Day 1- 01 THE STORY

Peter was a great man and did a lot for Jesus. Peter wasn’t perfect. He made mistakes, too. When Jesus was on trial, right before He was crucified, Peter was following Jesus around to find out what would happen to him. When Jesus was being questioned by a Jewish Official, Peter was standing outside with people. These people started to recognize that Peter had spent time with Jesus. Peter made three big mistakes.
Read 18:15-27
What did the people ask Peter? What did Peter say? How many times did Peter say it?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESSES

Peter did know Jesus. He had witnessed everything Jesus had done for the last three years. Peter was scared so instead of telling the truth and standing by Jesus’ side, he didn’t want people to know who he was. Did you know that this still happens to us today? People who know Jesus sometimes don’t want others to know that they do. Maybe they do it because they want to be a part of the popular group who doesn’t like Jesus. Or maybe they want something and think they might not get it if they know Jesus.
Following Jesus is the best part about you.
Read and write out John 3:30
What do you think it means for God to increase and you to decrease?
Circle examples below that show how God can increase as you decrease:
Telling people I believe in Jesus no matter if I am popular or not
Choosing to do things God’s way over my way
Helping others and giving God the credit
Now come up with some examples of your own and write below

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

Peter did not have to be afraid. Jesus told Peter that He had big plans for after He was gone. Jesus told him that He would be with him always.
Read Deuteronomy 31:8
What does God promise you?
How can this help you never be afraid to stand strong for Jesus?

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE

God wants you to be strong for Him.
Read Joshua 1:9
Memorize this verse today. Challenge your parents or a friend to see who can memorize the verse first!
Are you afraid that you know Jesus?
Write down why:

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACT

How can you stand strong for Jesus?
Write down three ways you can be strong for Him this week!

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Peters denial.