Why Did Peter Deny Jesus 3 Times? The Answer Is Bigger Than You Think (John 18:15-32)

<p>Peter promised he would follow Jesus anywhere. Just hours later, he denied Him three times. But John isn&#39;t simply showing us Peter&#39;s failure—he&#39;s showing us why Peter, and every one of us, desperately needs a Savior.<br>In this episode of Bible Bible Bible, we walk through John 18:15-32 and unpack Peter&#39;s denial, Jesus&#39; interrogation before the high priest, the injustice surrounding His trial, and why Jesus is ultimately brought before Pontius Pilate.<br>Along the way, we look at the powerful contrast between Peter&#39;s failure and Jesus&#39; faithfulness, the surprising history that shaped Pilate&#39;s decisions, and how even the political circumstances surrounding the crucifixion were working toward the fulfillment of God&#39;s plan.<br>📖 Scripture: John 18:15-32 (ESV)<br>🎙️ Bible Bible Bible is a verse-by-verse podcast hosted by brothers Stephen and Ben Joffer. New episodes every week.<br>🔔 Subscribe as we continue through the trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.<br>---<br>**CHAPTERS**<br>0:00 John 18:15-32<br>0:55 Who is the “other disciple”?<br>1:55 Peter&#39;s first denial<br>3:40 Why does John mention the charcoal fire?<br>4:36 Jesus questioned by the high priest<br>5:41 Why they questioned Jesus about His disciples<br>6:50 Why Jesus&#39; teaching concerned them<br>8:01 Was Jesus&#39; trial illegal?<br>9:36 Jesus vs. the high priest<br>11:18 Jesus is sent to Caiaphas<br>11:50 Peter denies Jesus again<br>12:39 Why Peter&#39;s denial matters<br>13:34 The heartbreaking look Jesus gives Peter<br>15:04 The gospel is for sinners<br>16:22 Jesus succeeds where Peter fails<br>18:13 Jesus is brought before Pilate<br>19:35 Who was Pontius Pilate?<br>21:15 Pilate&#39;s history with the Jewish people<br>23:30 Pilate&#39;s aqueduct controversy<br>25:08 Pilate gets in trouble with Rome<br>27:12 Why they needed Pilate to execute Jesus<br>29:07 God&#39;s sovereign hand in the crucifixion<br>31:42 How Pilate was positioned for this moment<br>#BibleBibleBible #John18 #PeterDeniesJesus #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #GospelOfJohn #PontiusPilate #ChristianPodcast #Bible #Christianity</p>