Tag: the rooster crowed

John 18:15-27 – When the Rooster Crowed

Read John 18:15-27

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”

Mark 14:53-72 – Guilty!

Read Mark 14:53-72

Guilty of what exactly? The religious leaders were floundering to figure out what to charge Jesus with that would convict him of death. Jesus’ visit to the home of the High Priest was certainly not by choice, and the hospitality was seriously lacking. After parading several witnesses through this laughable “trial court” scene, it was clear nobody could collaborate.

And then it happened. After remaining silent for what must have seemed like an eternity, Jesus spoke. He responded to their inquiry about whether he was the Messiah. What was Jesus’ response? He said, “I AM. And you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God’s right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Continue reading “Mark 14:53-72 – Guilty!”

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