Peter’s denial of knowing Jesus often raises questions in our mind about Peter’s loyalty to the Lord. It is perhaps worth noting that while everyone else fled, Peter still followed Jesus to the courtyard, albeit at a distance, but he did follow Jesus. Peter’s denials were rooted in his self-confidence, his unpreparedness to respond, and his fear of people. Traits that all of us possess and often practice. The account of Peter’s denials of Jesus is an unparallelled account of a colossal collapse of faith, but ultimately godly remorse that led to genuine repentance which resulted in divine restoration. Sermon Outline: Jesus’ Trial by the Sanhedrin Peter’s Denial of Jesus Peter’s Remorse, Repentance, and Restoration Discussion Questions: Is my faith walk dependent on my own strength? Have there been times when I have realized that I needed to fully depend upon the Holy Spirit for my faith walk? Do I make it a regular practice to keep my account clean with God, evident in godly remorse and genuine repentance when I live a life that is not consistent with the character of God? What practices and tools have I built into my life to always be prepared when questioned about my faith and my Lord? Recall an event in your life where godly remorse and genuine repentance led to divine restoration. Application: