Week 3, Day 3 – Identity
Peter did not admit his identification with Christ when the going got tough. Write down (journal) your heart’s response to the passages upon which you meditated yesterday.
Now respond further to the questions below:
- What do you think Peter was thinking as he voiced those three denials about knowing Jesus?
- What happens inside of your head and heart when you are in a social setting where you’re obviously outnumbered by unbelievers?
- What have you said or done when blatant remarks are made that shame the name of the Lord?
Be encouraged by the following verses of Scripture:
Ecclesiates 8:1 (NIV) Who is like the wise man? Who knows the explanation of things? Wisdom brightens a man’s face and changes its hard appearance.
Proverbs 28:1 (NIV) The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Prayer of Thanksgiving: Thank you, Lord, that no matter the situation, You and I are a majority.
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