SUMMARY
Peter’s denial of JesusJesus is the Messiah whose life, death, and resurrection are God's saving act for humanity. More occurs at the same time Jesus stands on trial before the high priestThe high priest was the most powerful priest in the temple in Jerusalem. The high priest Caiaphas held the office during the trial of Jesus. Later, in the New Testament book of Hebrews, the role of merciful high priest is ascribed to the resurrected Jesus. More.
ANALYSIS
Peter’s denial of Jesus in the Gospel of John includes some distinct features. First, Peter’s denial and Jesus’ trial before the high priestA priest is a person who has the authority to perform religious rites. In New Testament times priests were responsible for daily offerings and sacrifices in the temple. More alternate back and forth. In a sense, PeterPeter (also known as Cephas, Simon Peter) was the disciple who denied Jesus during his trial but later became a leader in proclaiming Jesus. More is also on trial for his loyalty to Jesus. Second, the question that is asked of Peter is different in the Gospel of John. In the other Gospels, Peter’s response to knowing Jesus is “I do not know the man” thus, Peter denies Jesus by saying that he does not know Jesus. In John, the question to Peter is “aren’t you one of his disciples?” Peter answers, “I am not.” Peter is asked again, “Aren’t you one of his disciples?” and Peter again answers, “I am not.” The third denial has Peter denying that he was in the garden with Jesus, “Didn’t I see you in the garden with him?” and Peter says no. Peter’s denial in John is less about denying Jesus and more about denying his own identity as a discipleA disciple is a person who accepts and follows the pronouncements of a teacher. Jesus chose twelve disciples (also called "apostles" in some of the Gospels) to follow him and bear witness to his message Anyone who (like them) follows Jesus is engaged in Christian... More of Jesus. This threefold denial of his discipleship will come back in the threefold question of Jesus to Peter on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, “Simon Peter, do you love me?”
