Stories in Scripture

Peter and the other disciples are still considering the washing of their feet. Passover has never been like this.  Jesus then predicts his own betrayal and nothing is the same. Stranger still, Jesus offers a new covenant: of blood and flesh, of bread and wine.  Those present cannot begin to penetrate the mystery of Jesus’s words. Peter wonders what Jesus is really up to.

In Episode 2, Jesus and the twelve are enjoying the Passover meal together. The age old question of position and privilege returns. Peter sits with the other disciples arguing over who is the greatest. Jesus is much more concerned with showing them that they all (even Judas) are created in the Image of God. He is too busy loving his fellow humans to care about ego. He shows them the true nature of radical service by doing the unthinkable: washing their feet. Peter begins to see a glimpse of the truth of Jesus’s true message and purpose. 

Welcome to the first episode of Season 1! This season we will be exploring Peter’s experience during the night of Passover and the arrest of his friend and teacher, Jesus. In Episode 1, Peter wrestles with the insecurities that come with being one of Jesus’s most trusted apostles. As he is sent to prepare the table, Peter wrestles with the questions that have plagued him for his whole time with Jesus: Am I worthy to be following this man? What am I doing with his group? Why have I left all I’ve ever known? And, Am I welcome at the table? Terrified of losing his spot as the Rabbi’s right hand man, Peter struggles to find peace and joy on this holy occasion.