"John's masterful narrative of the epic encounter between Jesus and the evil Annas, while Peter struggles in the courtyard."
Recorded on: Sunday, 05/03/2020 at 10:00 AM
Description:
Delivered during the Sunday morning worship service, 05/03/2020. In this message, we will continue to notice John's selective reporting of the events leading up to Jesus' Crucifixion. After "descending" from the spiritual heights of the High Priestly Prayer to the standoff with evil in the Garden, Jesus is arrested and taken directly to an interview with Annas, the evil and manipulative power behind the priesthood. John masterfully intertwines Peter's desperate spiritual struggle in the courtyard of the priest's palace with the confrontation between Jesus and Annas. The imagery is stunning as the righteous High Priest meets the evil high priest and Peter's soul lies in the balance. We will compare Peter's struggle to the dilemma of the church as it faces evil from false teachers and priests like Annas every day of its existence. Ultimately we will realize how vital it is we remain in the protective care of our Great High Priest, who through His sacrifice and intercession makes it possible for all who believe in Him to "escape the courtyard"!
