This teaching of “Flourishing After Failure” is a part of our series, “The Finish Work of Jesus.” We have been discussing when Jesus declared, “It is finished,” as Jesus was crucified for the world’s sins. We are to understand at this moment Jesus is acknowledging His fulfillment of biblical requirements.
“Flourishing After Failure” is something Peter experienced in his life, and Peter was one of Jesus’ disciples. Despite significant setbacks and failures, Peter demonstrated resilience and was ultimately restored and entrusted with an important role in God’s Kingdom.
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