The Faithful One

John 18:12-27

February 14, 2021

Rev. Bruce Brown  

I.    Jesus Bound: Apparent Failure (verses 12-14)

II.   Peter’s Denials: Actual Weakness (verses 15-18, 25-27)

III.  Jesus’ Trial: Amazing Strength (verses 19-24)

"One thing at any rate is very clear. The love of Christ to sinners is "a love that passes knowledge." To suffer for those whom we love, and who are in some sense worthy of our affections, is suffering that we can understand. To submit to ill-treatment quietly, when we have no power to resist, is submission that is both graceful and wise. But to suffer voluntarily, when we a have the power to prevent it, and to suffer for a world of unbelieving and ungodly sinners, unasked and unthanked--this is a line of conduct which passes man's understanding. Never let us forget that this is the peculiar beauty of Christ's sufferings, when we read the wondrous story of His cross and passion."  

~ J.C. Ryle