Trust! God Knows the Ending | Matthew 26: 31-35 | Oshkosh | April 12, 2026

This message reflects on Gospel of Matthew 26:31–35, where Jesus Christ predicts that His disciples, including Peter the Apostle, will abandon Him despite their confident claims of loyalty. It highlights the tension between human pride and weakness—Peter insists he will never fail, yet Jesus foretells his denial—illustrating a broader truth echoed in Epistle to the Romans that all people fall short and struggle with sin. The sermon emphasizes that failure is not hypothetical but inevitable in human nature; however, God’s grace and plan remain unchanged. Even knowing the disciples would fail, Jesus reassures them of restoration and purpose, ultimately commissioning them after His resurrection. The core message encourages believers to trust God, who already knows the outcome, to embrace humility over pride, and to live out courageous faith—not just in words but in actions—understanding that mistakes do not disqualify them from God’s ongoing plan