The religious leaders were interrogating Jesus AMY, “Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! What further need do we have of witnesses? Look, now you have heard His blasphemy…Then they SPAT in His face and BEAT HIM; and others STRUCK HIM with the palms of their hands, saying, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is the one who struck You?” (Matt. 26:65-68)
While this was going on AMY, “…Peter sat outside in the courtyard (aware of what was being done to Jesus). And a servant girl came to him, saying, “You also were with Jesus of Galilee.” But HE DENIED IT before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.” (Matt. 26:69-70) After his third denial, Peter remembered the word of Jesus who had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” So he went out and wept bitterly.” (Matt. 26:75)
We must remember AMY, Paul says, “…I remind you to help God’s gift grow, just as a small spark grows into a fire. God PUT HIS GIFT IN YOU…For God has not given us A SPIRIT OF FEAR, but of POWER and of LOVE and of a SOUND MIND.” (2 Tim. 1:6-7)
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham