IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 26:64a

First, Jesus was brought before Caiaphas (57-68). In his trial before Caiaphas, our Lord's dignity was on display. The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were unable to find even one piece of false evidence against Jesus. Two witnesses finally came forward and claimed that Jesus had said that he was able to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days. The high priest stood up and demanded an answer from Jesus, but Jesus remained silent. It was because it was true. Finally Caiaphas demanded point blank for Jesus to tell them under the oath of God whether or not he was the Messiah, the Son of God. This time, Jesus answered them. "From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven." They thought Jesus was on trial, but really it was them. They rejected their last opportunity for grace.

Second, Peter disowns Jesus (69-75). Peter denied the Lord three times, just as Jesus had predicted. Jesus knows us! He knows when we will fail and stumble like Peter. Peter remembered the Lord's words and he went outside and wept bitterly. He realized that he could not follow Jesus by his own strength. Such lessons are tough for us to learn, but the Lord will not abandon us in our failures. He restores his followers.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, grant us your mercy and grace.

One Word: Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God