Disrupted Desires (Week 3) Fill-In Notes
April 8, 2025

Introduction

In our current series titled “Disrupted Desires,” we’ve been examining how Jesus addressed the desires and expectations of those around Him. The aim is to show how Jesus often offered something far more profound than simply fulfilling immediate desires. The theme revolves around Jesus’ journey to the cross and His focus on eternal values over temporal gains.


Interactions between Jesus and Peter

Scene 1: Jesus and Peter (Matthew 16)

  • Surrender and Submission:
    • Jesus knows His
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      and understands His divine purpose through time spent in
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      .
    • Peter, however, argues against Jesus, representing a desire for control and misunderstanding of God’s plan.


“Who do you say that I am?” - Peter responds, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” —Matthew 16:15-16

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Scene 2: Gethsemane (Matthew 26)

  • Prayer and Spiritual Battle:
    • Jesus asks, “
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      , but Yours be done,” demonstrating surrender and trust despite personal struggle.
    • Despite this insight, Peter argues against the notion of Jesus’
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      , showing lack of understanding of God’s plan.
    • Peter, by contrast,
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      instead of watching and praying, showing a lack of preparation for the spiritual battle.


“Could you not watch with Me one hour?” —Matthew 26:40

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Scene 3: Jesus’ Arrest and Trial

  • Peace Amidst Trials:
    • Jesus remains calm, acknowledging that power comes from
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      , regardless of earthly appearances.
    • Peter’s denial highlights a failure to
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      the greater spiritual conflict at play.


“You would have no power over me unless it were given to you from above.” —John 19:11

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Conclusion

In these scenes, Jesus models what it means to fully submit to God’s will, even amid trials. His peace and trust stand in stark contrast to Peter’s fear and confusion. We are invited to reflect on our own motives and surrender our desires to God’s eternal purposes.

Reflection Questions


How can you apply the lessons from Jesus and Peter’s interactions to your own life, especially in terms of seeking God’s plan over your desires?


Identify a current struggle where you need to trust God’s eternal perspective over immediate solutions. What steps will you take to surrender it to God?


In what ways can you be more proactive in prayer to prepare for spiritual battles, rather than reacting to them as Peter did?