Luke 22:44

“Being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”

Matthew 26:56

“But all this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.”

I.  Jesus Before Annas; Peter’s First Denial (18:12-23)

A. Jesus is lead away to Annas (12-14)

1. Jesus gave Himself to His enemies (v. 12)
2. Annas the true High Priest (v. 13)
3. Caiaphas sought to rule equally (v. 14)

I.  Jesus Before Annas; Peter’s First Denial (18:12-23)

B. Peter and John follow Jesus (vv. 15-18)

1. John was known by Annas (vv. 15-16)
2. Peter’s first denial (vv. 17-18)

I.  Jesus Before Annas; Peter’s First Denial (18:12-23)

C. Jesus is examined by Annas (vv. 19-24)

1. Annas was looking for evidence
2. Annas probes Jesus’ doctrine (vv. 19b)

v. 23

“If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil.”

I.  Jesus Before Annas; Peter’s First Denial (18:12-23)

C. Jesus is examined by Annas (vv. 19-24)

1. Annas was looking for evidence
2. Annas probes Jesus’ doctrine (vv. 19b)

3. Jesus was in full control (vv. 20-24)

Matthew 26:53

“Do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?”

II. Peter’ Complete Denial (25-27)

A. Peter’s courage fails him

1. Peter warmed himself by the fire (v. 25a)
2. Peter was a public figure now (v. 25b)

Matthew 26:71

“Another girl saw him and said to those who were there, “This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

II. Peter’ Complete Denial (25-27)

B. Peter goes down in denial (v. 25c-27)

1. Peter lies a second time
2. Now it’s too late!
3. Peter hit bottom (v. 27)

Mark 14:71

“Then he [Peter] began to curse and swear, ‘I do not know this Man of whom you speak!’”