Day 9
John 18: 15-18
15Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest, 16but Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in. 17The servant girl at the door said to Peter, “You also are not one of this man’s disciples, are you?” He said, “I am not.” 18Now the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.
Peter's First Denial (John 18: 15-18)
What is being described in today’s passage is a building around an open courtyard. At one point there is an opening giving access to the central area. In the opening, which may or may not be covered, the servants and officials were standing around a charcoal brazier to keep warm and Peter was standing with them warming himself. A female slave is in charge of the door, and feels sure Peter was one of the arrested man’s disciples. ‘I am not,’ said Peter firmly.
It was an unfortunate statement because Peter was now committed to telling lies. One small step in the direction of evil can often lead to others.
Think: Why do you think Peter made these denials? Would you have behaved differently?
