Monday, March 16

Mark 14:54 - 72

Peter follows at a safe distance to see what will happen to the arrested prophet from Nazareth.  Throughout a thrown-together trial, Jesus maintains His composure and the witnesses against Him cannot agree on any charge that might be held against Him.  Jesus responds affirmatively to a direct question regarding His identity as the Messiah, upon which the charge of blasphemy is leveled against Him.  He is judged worthy to be executed.

Meanwhile, Peter is identified as one who follows Jesus.  In trying to keep his identity secret, he denies knowing Jesus three times - exactly as Jesus had predicted would happen.

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