tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post3086171411834907930..comments2023-08-02T04:54:09.160-04:00Comments on Scattered Stones: Peter's denial of Jesus in 4 partsA Stone Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03763530057889661436noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-73740904254884082862010-09-03T02:12:29.368-04:002010-09-03T02:12:29.368-04:00Oh I loved this - thank you. I am so thankful tha...Oh I loved this - thank you. I am so thankful that this account is in the Holy Writ because it gives me hope. I fail often - but I'm so glad that Jesus is our Redeemer - If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all un-righteousness 1Jn 1:9- THANK YOU LORD.<br /><br />I'm also going to look into why John was known - thanks for making that clear - don't you just love the Word - something fresh all the time.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500942114920378149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-90779079055272853522010-09-01T21:02:43.239-04:002010-09-01T21:02:43.239-04:00I remember hearing this Bible story when I was you...I remember hearing this Bible story when I was younger and being so mad at Peter. Now I realize how like him I am, and how many times I have denied Christ. <br />Thanks for sharing all the versions - very interesting.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-61800668322526543612010-09-01T18:01:54.892-04:002010-09-01T18:01:54.892-04:00I really love these passages too, Kim. Isn't i...I really love these passages too, Kim. Isn't it amazing that Jesus asks Peter THREE times if he loves (agapes) him after those three denials. Twice, Peter answers that he "phileos" him. Finally he answers that he "agapes" him. (I heard this preached in a sermon once. Don't quote me!)<br /><br />The description of Jesus turning to look at Peter--who was his best friend--is so poignant. It pierces to the heart. Remember, it was Peter who first acknowledged Jesus as Messiah at Caesarea Philippi. <br /><br />Jesus was willing to die for his friend Peter, but at that point Peter was not willing to suffer for Jesus. Quite a difference from the Jonathan/David story isn't it? Of course, we know that later, that Peter witnessed the transfiguration and ultimately suffered martyrdom for his Lord. <br /><br />I've never thought about that part about "John" being known by the High Priest. Will do some research.<br /><br />A wonderful post!<br /><br />(((Hugs)))Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.com