About this episode

Michael Bailey discusses how Jesus responds to failure, focusing on the story of Peter in John 18.

Sermon by Michael Bailey on May 17, 2026. Key scripture: John 18:15-27 We tend to believe our failures define us, but John 18 shows us a faithful Jesus who remains steady where Peter collapses — and who lovingly restores the people who let Him down.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Bailey

Topics covered

• failure
• restoration
• faith
• Jesus
• Peter
• sermon

Keywords

• failure
• Jesus
• restoration
• Peter
• sermon
• John 18

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John

Places: John 18:15-27

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