The Stations of the Cross – Station of Denial
About this episode
This episode explores Peter's denial of Jesus and the themes of self-confidence, mercy, and spiritual growth.
Station of Denial Do you feel the moment you used to be bold, and then suddenly the room got warmer, the questions got sharper, and your courage got quieter? In this week’s Station of Denial (Luke 22:54–62), we step into the courtyard where Peter follows Jesus at a distance, sits by the fire, and over the span of hours denies Him three times, until the rooster crows and Jesus turns to look straight at him. This isn’t a story about how to “try harder,” it’s a sobering look at how convictions often stop where discomfort starts, and how self-confidence collapses when the pressure gets personal. But it’s also a story of mercy: failure doesn’t have to be a full stop, and even in the moment Peter breaks, Jesus is already holding him with prayer. As we walk the Stations with intentional fasting and surrender, we quiet our appetites long enough to face the question honestly: when the heat rises, do I stand with Jesus, or do I keep my distance? Luke 22 Discussion topics * HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? * Have you ever “followed at a distance” — close enough to observe Jesus, but far enough to avoid association? * What feels more familiar in your own life: regret like…
People in this episode
Host: Navigation Church
Topics covered
- denial
- faith
- repentance
- self-confidence
- mercy
- spiritual growth
Keywords
- Stations of the Cross
- Peter
- Jesus
- denial
- repentance
- self-confidence
- mercy
- spirituality
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Stations of the Cross
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- Brave: What Faith Does to Fear – Fear of Failure
- Brave: What Faith Does to Fear – Fear of Change
- Brave ~ What Faith Does to Fear – Fear of Death
- The Stations of the Cross – Station of Crucifixion
- Stations of the Cross – Station of Warning
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