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Peter | Eyewitness | Pastor Hans Hess
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- Fountain of Life
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- Apr 7, 2026
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Summary
Easter Series 2026: Eyewitnesses of Jesus Part 3: Peter Peter’s story is not just about failure…it’s about what Jesus does after the failure. Peter didn’t drift away slowly, he denied Jesus directly. Face to face with pressure, he said: “I do not know that man.” Three times. And when it was over, Scripture says he went out and wept bitterly. This is the weight of sin, not just what he did, but the realization of it. And that's where grace came looking for him. After the resurrection, the angel says: “Go tell His disciples and Peter…” Why mention Peter? Because Jesus knew something...Shame would try to keep Peter from coming back. So before Peter could even make a move toward Jesus…Jesus made a move toward him. That's where the restoration of what shame tried to steal comes in. When they meet again, Jesus doesn’t say: “Explain yourself.” He says: “Do you love Me?” Three times. Each question wasn’t reopening the wound, it was healing it. And then Jesus speaks purpose again: “Feed My sheep.” The Depth Behind "Feed My Sheep": Your failure didn’t cancel your calling. Your mistake didn’t erase your identity. Your story isn’t over. What Forgiveness Does: Your sins have been sent away, not partially, but completely. You are pardoned and your debt is cancelled with nothing left to repay. You are FREE...It breaks your chains, where you are no longer bound. Peter’s lowest moment didn’t define him, Jesus’ forgiveness did. He went from weeping in shame…to walking in purpose. The full series message concludes: John → You are loved Thomas → You can believe Peter → You are forgiven Key Takeaway - You don’t have to stay where you fell, because Jesus is still calling your name.