DAY 3: WITH OR WITHOUT JESUS
Read John 18:12-27.
This passage actually contains two intertwined stories. There is the story of what is happening inside and what is happening outside. Jesus and His disciple (most agree it is John) are on the inside facing the high priest, Annas. Peter is outside warming himself over a fire waiting from a short distance to see what would happen to Jesus. Two disciples with two different responses to Jesus’ arrest and unknown future.
John was known by the high priest. How could he run and hide? He was identifiable. Peter was unfamiliar. He could hide among the people and watch from the sidelines. John perhaps wants the support of a fellow disciple so he talks to the doorkeeper to let Peter in (v. 16). Peter responds with a denial of knowing Jesus, leaving to suffer alone with Jesus.
Two disciples. One alone with Jesus; the other alone without Jesus. Where would you rather be?
