Luke 22:54-55, 61-62
54 Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest's house. But Peter followed at a distance. 55 Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” 62 So Peter went out and wept bitterly.
Peter kept his distance and was afraid to identify with Christ, even outright denying Him when confronted. And when it came out and he saw Jesus looking at him, Peter wept and regretted his denial. So we can learn to never deny in word or deed the one who bought us at such a price and avoid bitter regret (even though there is merciful forgiveness).
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