The characters in this drama:
Judas Iscariot, self important goes with the flow for his own profit
Peter's loud mouth hid a weak heart and uncertainty
Caiaphas the legalistic senior pastor who refuses to have his traditions challenged
Pontius Pilate the politician who avoids difficult decisions by trying to please everyone
The crowd like all crowds follow and do as others because they can't all be wrong, right?
I am an example of all the above.
John.1:41- 42(KJV) He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
The conversation at a church group meeting turned to characters of the Bible and the question was asked, “Which one is your favorite?” A surprising number immediately responded, “Peter!” I had expected to hear names such as John the Baptist, Paul, Esther, Joshua, Caleb, Elijah, Mary, or Joseph, but the name Peter rang the bell of popularity. He is obviously a favorite amongst believers and with reason; the most common reason given for choosing him was, “I can identify with him.”
Image by Olena from Pixabay I watched as people streamed into the auditorium to listen to a much-respected and well-known preacher. There...
