Sermon – The Man Who Fell

The Man Who Fell (Matthew 26:31-35)

May 18, 2014

Rev. David E. Seip

Matthew 26:31-35

31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written:
“ ‘I will strike the shepherd,
and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
32  But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
33 Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.” 
34  “Truly I tell you,”Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”
35 But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the other disciples said the same.
Other references to Scripture:
  • Matthew 26:69-75
  • Mark 14:33-34