Sermons about 1 Peter 26 28 (2024)

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What is the significance of the rooster crowing in the Bible? ›

To save his own skin, he denied having any associations with Jesus—until he heard the rooster crow. It was like an arrow that pierced his conscience. He went out and wept bitterly. God often uses providence, like the crowing of a rooster, to point our consciences to unsettled accounts with Him.

The phrase means that Jesus Christ came to earth to bring salvation. According to the phrase, Christ did not come to save Christians alone, but all men. Christ suffered and died to make all people free. This phrase stresses the idea that Jesus Christ decided to take the human form and set human beings free.

It suggests that because of our special history and unique heritage we are in a position to demonstrate that a people that takes seriously the idea of being covenanted with God can not only thrive in the face of oppression, but can be a source of blessing to its children and its neighbors.

Trials prove the genuineness of our faith, which fills our hearts with joyful assurance of salvation and results “in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 1:7). This strengthening of faith motivates us to “lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and . . .

In Christian tradition, the rooster is the symbol of Christ, like the eagle and the lamb, particularly emphasizing the solar symbolism, light and resurrection. As Christ, the rooster announces the light that follows the night.

Furthermore, with its radiant plumage and upright stance, the rooster is a symbol of pride, beauty, and authenticity, encouraging us to embrace our unique qualities and shine brightly amidst life's diverse tapestry.

Romans 5:8-9 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.

Paul's understanding of salvation was closely related to the grace of God in Christ (Rom. 3:24; 5:2; Eph. 1:2, 7; 2:7). Grace not only liberates and saves but also enables, guides, and provides special means (spiritual gifts) for believers to be able to struggle in life and build up the body of Christ while on earth.

Clearly, in context, to “sin willfully” is to commit the specific sin of knowing that Jesus is the final sacrifice, and yet choosing not to accept His finished work and turning back to the temple sacrifices. It is not referring to the deliberate sins a believer commits after he or she is saved.

We find that all believers are chosen of God (Titus 1:1 NASB). Believers were “predestined according to His purpose who works out all things after the counsel of His will” (Eph. 1:11 NASB). He chose the church before the foundation of the world.

Who are the chosen people of God? ›

chosen people, the Jewish people, as expressed in the idea that they have been chosen by God as his special people. The term implies that the Jewish people have been chosen by God to worship only him and to fulfill the mission of proclaiming his truth among all the nations of the world.

This is what Paul says in Ephesians 1:4–6. God “chose us” and “predestined us . . . to the praise of the glory of his grace.” And in case we missed it, he says in verse 12, “ . . . to the praise of his glory.” And again in verse 14, “ . . . to the praise of his glory.” We get the joy of admiration.

ESV And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” NIV Truly I tell you,' Jesus answered, 'today--yes, tonight--before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times. '

A rooster crowed after Peter disowned Jesus for the third time. Matt 26:75 “And Peter called to mind what Jesus had said, namely: “Before a rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.”

Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.” John 13:31–38.

An unpleasant realization has come back to Peter in a rush, in a single moment. Christ had told Peter he would deny Jesus three times before the rooster crowed (Matthew 26:30–35). Peter had boldly and brashly declared that he would die with Jesus before such a thing could happen.