I Am!
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Luke 22:54-71
Key Verse 22:70
1. Skim through verses 54-62. What does this passage tell us about: 1) Peter's knowledge about himself; and 2) Jesus' knowledge about Peter?
2. Read verse 61. When did the Lord turn and look "straight" at Peter? Why did the Lord do this? (Luke 22:31-34)
3. Read verse 62. Peter wept "bitterly". What was he so "bitter" about? Peter was determined to follow Jesus even "to death" (Luke 22:33), and yet was unable. What can we learn from this episode?
4. Read verses 63-65 and think about Jesus who endured lawless men. What does this passage show us about Jesus? (Isaiah 53:3-7) (Hebrews 12:2)
5. Read verses 66-71. The council asked (in effect) two questions: 1) Are you the Christ?; and 2) Are you the Son of God? What was Jesus' answer to each of the questions? What does this passage tell us about: 1) the members of the council; 2) Jesus; and 3) the cause of his death?