WHEN THE COCK CROWS

LESSON
TOPIC: WHEN THE COCK CROWS
TEXT: Matt. 26:31-75
EMPHASIS: VS.31-41, 57-58, 69-75.
INTRODUCTION
All of us here have at one time or the other heard the long-necked bird stretch it neck and producing a sound that to different people mean different things. Why does the cock crow? What does the crow of the cock mean? These and many other questions are raised by many people. In the little brain of that bird, it may seem without it’s crow there will be no dawn. To a debtor when the cock crows, it is time for creditors to come asking for their debt. To the children, it is the beginning of household chaos and running to school. To the evil doer, it is planning for more evil.
What does the crow of the cock mean to you? For one man in history, the crowing of the cock will always remind him of a sad event which he will never wish to repeat itself.
In this lesson, we will be examining when the cock crowed for Peter what it happened, and what happens when the cock crows for us.
I. WHEN THE COCK CROWED FOR PETER, IT WAS;
A. Time to state the fact.
1.That the shepherd will be stricken and the sheep will flee
Vs. 31(Zech.13:7).
2.Peter will deny the Christ(vs.34), Peter will stumble, fall off,
and forsake the Christ. When Peter was to listen and thing, he was
busy doing the talking, trying to proof he was strong.
3. Jesus personalized His rebuke(vs.40).
B. Time of reality – vs.57-73
1. Peter, James and John left by Jesus
2. The apostles met sleeping, Jesus directs His rebuke again to Peter.
3. Jesus is arrested, Peter in the bid to proof to Jesus he can go with
Him all the way, cuts of the ear of the high priest’s slave(Jn.18;10).
4. Jesus is taken away, the apostles flee and Peter is seen following
from afar.
5. Peter sits in the courtyard with the servants
6. Peter denies Jesus three(3) times.
C. A time to remember – vs.74-75
1. Peter remembered the words of Jesus and wept.
II. WHEN THE COCK CROWS FOR US;
A. It’s a time of stating the fact.
1. That there will always be a time of trials and in most cases these periods of temptation are always very close and when we least expect. It is a time we can stumble, fall off and even forsake Christ. Presumptuous christians who depend on their abilities suppose they can stand and the “I can handle it” syndrome that destroyed Sampson and about to destroy Peter ends up destroying us(Matt.26:34). “Therefore let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” I Cor.10:12.
Many of us, rather than take the warning of being careful lest we
fall, trust in our feelings, pride and strength, hence Jesus address to
Peter in particular in verse v. 40. Always watch and pray so that
when the trial of your faith, fidelity and courage come you will not
be taken unawares.
Like Peter, our fear keeps us from publicly acknowledging Christ,
we are rather seen afar off. When therefore a Christian is weak in
faith and will only follow Christ at a distance, such a person is
bound to be found in dangerous places and among those who will
likely prove to be snare to him. If Peter never entered the high
priest’s palace and sat down with the servants, he would have
escaped denying Jesus. When we avoid certain people and places,
we will always be on our feet when faced with temptations and the
realities of life.(Ps.1:1-3).
B. It is a time to face realities
Many times when the realities of proving our faith glare at us, we see
Ourselves being intimidated, our suppose strength shorned and the
Course of the truth is insulted. If we are not found with the people we
Mingle with and in the places we are seen, many times we will be
Able to over come the temptation that make us deny our Savior. Evil
Companion corrupt good manners(I Cor.15:33). Denying Jesus takes
Gradual steps. Peter started walking at distance, then he sat in
The courtyard with the servants and finally he denied Jesus. Peer
Pressure, friends, business associates among others can lead us to
Denying Jesus.
C. It is a time to remember – vs.74-75.
1. The cock in the day of Peter was God’s instrument of reawakening.
2. Jesus sees beyond our fall and is always willing to accept us back.
3. What we have been taught – I Tim. 6:14
4. From where you have fallen – Rev. 2:4-5
5. That fall is not fatal – Prov.24;16, Jn.21;15-17
6. To repent – 2 Cor.7;10.
CONCLUTION
When the cock crows, what does it mean to you? Is it a time to claim to be strong and proud of your standing without the help of God? This lesson may the cock crowing for you today. What do you want to do? Have you fallen, it is time to rise and like Peter, make your calling and election sure.

God bless you.

Prepared and presented by;

Etim Echeng Enya(Evang).
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