How Jesus Restored Peter

March 11, 2016

“Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord” (Luke 22:61). There were four steps […]

Be Prepared!

March 10, 2016

Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.” […]

Did Judas Repent?

March 9, 2016

“When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces […]

Caiaphas: Close But Not Close Enough

March 8, 2016

“Christ Before Caiaphas,” Matthias Stom, ca. 1633. “Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was expedient […]

Runaway Disciple

March 7, 2016

“Now a certain young man, having a linen cloth wrapped around his naked body, was following him. They caught hold […]

Malchus and the Midnight Miracle

March 6, 2016

Peter cuts off Malchus’ ear, painted by Duccio in 1308.  “When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, […]

The Spirit is Willing But . . .

March 5, 2016

“Stay awake and pray so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Mark 14:38). It […]

Jesus Speaks to His Men

March 4, 2016

“You are those who have stood by me in my trials.  And I confer on you a kingdom, just as […]

Good News for the Fallen

March 3, 2016

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith […]

When a Good Man Falls

March 2, 2016

“Even if they all fall away, I will not!” (Mark 14:29). Peter meant every word. He really believed it. That’s […]