Peter promised he would follow Jesus anywhere. Just hours later, he denied Him three times. But John isn't simply showing us Peter's failure—he's showing us why Peter, and every one of us, desperately needs a Savior.
In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 18:15-32 and unpack Peter's denial, Jesus' interrogation before the high priest, the injustice surrounding His trial, and why Jesus is ultimately brought before Pontius Pilate.
Along the way, we look at the powerful contrast between Peter's failure and Jesus' faithfulness, the surprising history that shaped Pilate's decisions, and how even the political circumstances surrounding the crucifixion were working toward the fulfillment of God's plan.
📖 Scripture: John 18:15-32 (ESV)
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**CHAPTERS**
0:00 John 18:15-32
0:55 Who is the “other disciple”?
1:55 Peter's first denial
3:40 Why does John mention the charcoal fire?
4:36 Jesus questioned by the high priest
5:41 Why they questioned Jesus about His disciples
6:50 Why Jesus' teaching concerned them
8:01 Was Jesus' trial illegal?
9:36 Jesus vs. the high priest
11:18 Jesus is sent to Caiaphas
11:50 Peter denies Jesus again
12:39 Why Peter's denial matters
13:34 The heartbreaking look Jesus gives Peter
15:04 The gospel is for sinners
16:22 Jesus succeeds where Peter fails
18:13 Jesus is brought before Pilate
19:35 Who was Pontius Pilate?
21:15 Pilate's history with the Jewish people
23:30 Pilate's aqueduct controversy
25:08 Pilate gets in trouble with Rome
27:12 Why they needed Pilate to execute Jesus
29:07 God's sovereign hand in the crucifixion
31:42 How Pilate was positioned for this moment
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