Sermon: Peter | John 18:12-27 | Peter Denies Jesus

2025-03-27

Peter | John 18:12-27 | Peter Denies Jesus"I am not." — With these words, Peter denies his Lord, not once but three times. In today’s reading from John 18:12–27, we witness the painful fulfillment of Jesus' prediction: Peter, the bold disciple, falters under pressure and denies even knowing Christ. In the dark courtyard, fear, weakness, and sin are exposed—not just in Peter’s heart, but in ours. Yet even here, God’s grace is not far. As Jesus stands bound and innocent, He bears the guilt of Peter’s d...

Peter | John 18:12-27 | Peter Denies Jesus
"I am not." — With these words, Peter denies his Lord, not once but three times.

In today’s reading from John 18:12–27, we witness the painful fulfillment of Jesus' prediction: Peter, the bold disciple, falters under pressure and denies even knowing Christ. In the dark courtyard, fear, weakness, and sin are exposed—not just in Peter’s heart, but in ours.

Yet even here, God’s grace is not far. As Jesus stands bound and innocent, He bears the guilt of Peter’s denial and ours, moving ever closer to the cross. This moment of failure becomes part of the greater story of forgiveness and redemption.

🕊️ Key Takeaways:
Even the strongest falter, but Jesus remains faithful.
Our denials, like Peter's, are covered by Christ’s mercy.
The cross is for the fearful, the ashamed, the broken—you and me.

💬 Join the Conversation: What can we learn from Peter’s denial in our own moments of fear or failure? How has God restored you after weakness?

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