"He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth." Isaiah 53:7

How did Peter get himself into this predicament and what can we learn from him?

Open your Bible to Matthew 26 and discover God's truth!

A Kangaroo Court.

False Witnesses.

Lies.

Yet, Jesus did not defend Himself. Why?

Jesus could have appealed to the Father for twelve armies of angels!

Why did Jesus refuse the appeal?

For you and me.

In the Garden, Jesus prayed, "If it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."

What did Jesus face?

What was hanging in the balance?

What is our response?

In this episode, Peter calls Jesus a liar...twice!

When we have more confidence in. ourselves than in Jesus, we will act casually toward Him.

How does that play out in our Christian walk?

In Matthew 26, Jesus redefines what the Jewish people have done for over 1200 years.

(And it makes an eternal difference)

"After this, many of HIs disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him."

How does THAT happen?

One intended it as worship.

Some saw it as wasteful.

One saw it as wonderful.

What is your perception of Christ's anointing?

Have you refused the authority of Jesus to live your life or

have you refused the authority of your life to live for Jesus?