Peter Preaches and is Arrested

Very powerful testimony which Peter expresses of the Lord Jesus Christ. https://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/peter-preaches-and-is-arrested?lang=eng

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Peter and John Heal a Man Crippled Since Birth

I love this story.  I use to read this to people when we as missionaries would bless the homes of inactie members, in an effort to get them activated again.  "I have not gold nor silver, but what I have I give, rise and walk."  "No tengo plate ni oro, pero lo que tengo le doy, levatate y anda."

Jesus Christ Implores Peter To "Feed My Sheep"

I think Jesus is teaching Peter that there are more important things to be doing than gong fishing.  That his was a monumental task which would take much effort.

Thou Art the Christ, The Son of God

In this short clip we hear Peter's short testimony, Jesus' declaration that upon revelation from heaven he will build his kingdom, and proclaiming Peter will have power to bind and loss on earth and it will be done in heaven.

Jesus Walking On Water - Wherefore Didst Thou Doubt?

There are several keys to this video.  Peter calls, "Bid me come onto thee on the water."  First Peter does walk on the water, but loses his faith with he notices the elements.

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Then Peter cries out, "Lord, Save Me."  Won't the Lord always save us when we reach out to him,  I wonder if this is what Jesus referred to when he said, "Wherefore Didst Thou Doubt."  Peter then proclaims Jesus as the Son of God.

Jesus Suffers at Gethsemane, and Is Betrayed

https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2011-10-015-the-savior-suffers-in-gethsemane?category=bible-videos-the-life-of-jesus-christ&&lang=eng

In this presentation, Jesus' suffering at Gethsemane is well portrayed.  This is a much better description of what took place than the picture which is often show, which only shows one second in time while this presentation shows a passage of time.  It also shows the angel coming to lift Jesus up.  The movie also shows the betrayal.  Betrayest thou me with a kiss.  Peter defends Jesus, but Jesus restores the ear to the guard. 

LDS Bible Videos: Jesus Warns Peter, and Prays for the Apostles

https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2011-10-014-jesus-warns-peter-and-offers-the-intercessory-prayer?category=bible-videos-the-life-of-jesus-christ&&lang=eng

Mathew 26:
33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

 35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Jesus was taken to be judged of Caiphas.  One of the poignant events of the evening involves Peter, when he was confronted by those who said he was with Jesus.  This is one of the most poignant events of this night.  

Here is the manifestation of the prophecy a few hours before.

https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2011-10-016-jesus-is-tried-by-caiaphas-peter-denies-knowing-him?category=bible-videos-the-life-of-jesus-christ&&lang=eng 

Of this event President Hinckley said:

Peter, affirming his loyalty, his determination, his resolution, said that he would never deny. But the fear of men came upon him and the weakness of his flesh overtook him, and under the pressure of accusation, his resolution crumbled. Then, recognizing his wrong and weakness, “he went out, and wept.”

As I have read this account my heart goes out to Peter. So many of us are so much like him. We pledge our loyalty; we affirm our determination to be of good courage; we declare, sometimes even publicly, that come what may we will do the right thing, that we will stand for the right cause, that we will be true to ourselves and to others.

Then the pressures begin to build. Sometimes these are social pressures. Sometimes they are personal appetites. Sometimes they are false ambitions. There is a weakening of the will. There is a softening of discipline. There is capitulation. And then there is remorse, self-accusation, and bitter tears of regret.

May we resolve to follow Jesus, and then follow Him with all our might.

A few items from yesterday's Sunday School lesson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTuiupCmAHk&NR=1
 I wanted to give the link to the video "To This End Was I Born."  It is actually in three parts, but one part should lead to the next.  This version is longer than the version in the video used in class.  It expecially shows more of the interaction between Jesus and Pilot. 
However the part of the lesson, that has left me pondering, is the quotation from President Hinckley.  He was talking about Peter.  Peter, the rock, was not always a rock.  Though earlier that day Peter had verbalized his willingness to stand by Jesus: 

 33Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be ^aoffended.

 34Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

 35Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. (Matthew 26)

Yet Peter wavered, and denied the Lord., three times.

75And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt ^adeny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

It is worth repeating the words of President Gordon B. Hinckley:
“My heart goes out to Peter. So many of us are so much like him. We pledge our loyalty; we affirm our determination to be of good courage; we declare, sometimes even publicly, that come what may we will do the right thing, that we will stand for the right cause, that we will be true to ourselves and to others.
“Then the pressures begin to build. Sometimes these are social pressures. Sometimes they are personal appetites. Sometimes they are false ambitions. There is a weakening of the will. There is a softening of discipline. There is capitulation. And then there is remorse, followed by self-accusation and bitter tears of regret. …
“… If there be those throughout the Church who by word or act have denied the faith, I pray that you may draw comfort and resolution from the example of Peter, who, though he had walked daily with Jesus, in an hour of extremity momentarily denied the Lord and also the testimony which he carried in his own heart. But he rose above this and became a mighty defender and a powerful advocate. So, too, there is a way for any person to turn about and add his or her strength and faith to the strength and faith of others in building the kingdom of God” (“And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly,” Ensign, Mar. 1995, 2–4, 6).
I hope we all have the humility to recognize the need and have the strength to pick ourselves up and turn ourselves around, when we do recognize he need.