John 18:12–27
The Bible4Jesus.com Podcast
About this episode
In this world, there are two kinds of authority. There is the authority that needs soldiers, secret proceedings, and the cover of night. It is nervous, brittle, and when challenged, it resorts to brute force. It is the authority of Annas and Caiaphas, a corrupt and illegitimate power propped up by political maneuvering. It is the authority that stands bound before its accusers and yet remains more free than any man in the room. It is the authority that speaks plainly, in the open, and appeals to the truth. This is a clash between the kingdom of shadows and the kingdom of light. John, with masterful and Spirit-inspired skill, sets two scenes for us side by side. Inside the high priest's court, Jesus stands trial, giving a perfect testimony under immense pressure. Outside in the courtyard, Peter, the rock, the disciple who swore he would die for Jesus, stands by a fire and crumbles under the questioning of a servant girl.