(Lesson 2388)(06-29-18) Matthew 26:31-35
“Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.”
Today’s lesson relates that all twelve of the apostles swore their absolute loyalty to Jesus by saying they would never deny Him. Peter was expecially adamant with His vow. As is recorded in an upcoming lesson, those promises of loyalty would soon be forsaken.
I wonder how many of us, who today profess our loyalty to Jesus, would stand firmly by Him under the same circumstances?~
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