Mark 14:62 (53-65) “I am;”
In yesterdays passage (Mark 14:43-52) we saw Peter stand up and defend Jesus, which was a noble act, but Peter like the others had not yet understood that Jesus had to suffer and die according to the Scriptures. In today’s passage we see Peter again, doing his best to maintain a low profile.
We could say that he and John were trying to find out what was going on and if Jesus would give some kind of idea of what was next. But in the heat of the moment they had all forgotten Jesus instructions to them in the upper room before they had gotten to the garden.
Jesus even had His accusers confused, because none could get their stories straight. According to the Law you couldn’t convict a person unless two or three witnesses could confirm the accusation in a court of law, Deuteronomy 19:15-21. And, if the accusers were found out to be liars they would be treated as guilty of the accusation themselves.
So to be able to move the proceedings along Jesus had to accuse Him self. When He agreed with the high priest statement you could say two witnesses agreed, and although you shouldn’t be able to testify against your self, it was good enough for them.
It makes me wonder if I’m just watching what is going on in the world to fellow Christians from a distance or am I finding ways to stand with them, not just outside my country, but at home as well.
Faith involves investing my resources and myself in things that will matter for eternity.
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