Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Sean Daenzer, director of worship for the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and chaplain for the International Center, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 26:69-75. Throughout the Gospel of Matthew, Peter has been bold in word and deed, leading him into both great faithfulness and great failure. His God-given confession of Christ was followed by serving as the mouthpiece of Satan previously. Now, during Jesus’ Passion, his bold declaration that he would die with Jesus is followed by his threefold denial of the Lord. Even when Peter faces seemingly small temptations and is asked for seemingly small confessions of his connection to Jesus, Peter fails miserably. He even falls into sin against the 2nd Commandment, misusing God’s name to back up a damnable lie. The rooster’s crow brought to Peter’s remembrance Jesus’ words, leading Peter into repentance. His bitter weeping was part of his godly grief over his sin that culminated not in despair, but faith in Christ. Peter’s example of restoration to f