Peter's Denials in the High Priest's Courtyard

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Wed. Mar 18th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think all four Gospels preserved the story of Peter's denials?
  2. How does the detail of Jesus "looking at Peter" help us understand both Peter's failure and Jesus' compassion?
  3. What lessons can we learn from Peter's journey–from fear and denial to bold faith and leadership?
Sources
  • ChatGPT, Peter's Denials in the High Priest's Courtyard, conversation with Mike Mazzalongo, Sept 24, 2025.
  • Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book 18 (on the priestly families).
  • Craig Evans, Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2012).
  • John McRay, Archaeology and the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1991).
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