In a show of tremendous knowledge aforethought by Jesus, he exposes the weakness, fragility, and feebleness in the heart of Peter. Peter will deny that he knows Jesus. Now, this is not a rejection of the heart, to betray Jesus as did Judas, but Peter is exposed, weakness laid bare. Jesus brings Peter to the end of his self-reliance, and turns him to God for his source of strength and faithfulness. Since Jesus is an eternal high priest, his intercession will sustain until the end, as he himself is faithful, steadfast, and enduring. This is the foundation for our mission of bringing the good news to the world around us.
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