The prediction of Peter’s betrayal now comes true (see v34). There are clear steps to Peter’s fall. There was his pride (v33), failing to pray (v45), trusting in physical methods (v50), travelling at a distance from Jesus (v54) and mixing with Christ’s enemies (v55).

Are you guilty of any of the above mistakes? Pray about this!

Peter’s denial is so bad as it happened three times (v56-60). But before we point the figure at Peter we each need to consider if there are times when we fail to take a stand for Jesus as we should.

After his third denial and the cock crows (v60), Jesus looks straight at Peter (v61). How must have Peter felt (see v62)?

How do you think you will feel when one day you gaze into the face of Jesus? Let us trust and live so that we need not be ashamed. It is important by keeping a short account with Jesus by confessing sin regularly.