The Trial before the Jewish High Council
MATTHEW 26:57–27:2; MARK 14:53–15:1; LUKE 22:54-71; JOHN 18:13-28
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The Lord could remain silent before his accusers because He had entrusted Himself and His circumstance into His Father’s hands. How could we take this same attitude?
When under pressure, Peter denied knowing Jesus. Are you ever timid or reluctant to identify yourself as a Christian? What might be some reasons why this may be so? Ask God to give you courage to speak up for Jesus, no matter what the circumstances.
John Picchiotti
St. Peter
Arlington Heights, Illinois