Mark 14:53-72
March 17, 2024, Third Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
March 17, 2024, Third Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
When Jesus was arrested, his disciples ran away, but later Peter got worried and followed Jesus. Then, he denied the Lord three times. We would like to draw lessons from this passage.
First, we must walk close to the Lord, enlightened by the true light. Until then, Peter had been following the Lord and always walking close to Him. However, at this time, he was walking away from Him both physically and spiritually. We should always walk close to the Lord. Also, it is important to walk close to the Lord’s church.
Second, we must remember that great gaps begin with small gaps. Probably, Peter never thought that he would deny the Lord. However, he began to deny Him more and more strongly. We also need to be careful.
Third, we must remember the great and unchanging love of the Lord. Peter broke down and wept when he heard the rooster crowing for a second time. That might be because he felt he was pathetic, but also, I think it was because he came to realize that the Lord had known everything and still loved him.
Remember today’s lesson, always remember the love of the Lord, and walk close to Him!
First, we must walk close to the Lord, enlightened by the true light. Until then, Peter had been following the Lord and always walking close to Him. However, at this time, he was walking away from Him both physically and spiritually. We should always walk close to the Lord. Also, it is important to walk close to the Lord’s church.
Second, we must remember that great gaps begin with small gaps. Probably, Peter never thought that he would deny the Lord. However, he began to deny Him more and more strongly. We also need to be careful.
Third, we must remember the great and unchanging love of the Lord. Peter broke down and wept when he heard the rooster crowing for a second time. That might be because he felt he was pathetic, but also, I think it was because he came to realize that the Lord had known everything and still loved him.
Remember today’s lesson, always remember the love of the Lord, and walk close to Him!
<The Verse of the Bible>
And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept.
Mark 14: 72 (English Standard Version)
