This reading can hit a little close to home if you’ve ever denied you know Jesus to someone. It happens when we let the importance of fitting in overtake the supremacy of Jesus as ruler of our lives. Is that what happened to Peter? Surely one of Jesus’ closest followers must have had some better excuse than that!
What struck you as you read what happened to Peter? Jesus’ earlier words of warning came true. For me, it was the location and the people playing roles in this story. The former High Priest must have been quite well respected and well-to-do to have such a house with a courtyard, servants, and guards. Continue reading “John 18:15-27 – When the Rooster Crowed”
