◄ John 18:25 ►
Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, "Aren't you also one of His disciples?" He denied it and said, "I am not." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 18:25? 2. How does Peter's denial in John 18:25 challenge your faithfulness to Christ? 3. What can we learn about human weakness from Peter's actions in John 18:25? 4. How does John 18:25 connect with Jesus' prediction in John 13:38? 5. In what ways can you guard against denying Christ in daily life? 6. How does Peter's denial inspire you to seek forgiveness and restoration? 7. Why did Peter deny Jesus in John 18:25 despite his earlier promises of loyalty? 8. How does Peter's denial in John 18:25 reflect human weakness and fear? 9. What does John 18:25 reveal about the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy regarding Peter? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 18? 11. Why did Peter sever Malchus's ear? 12. John 21:15-17 - Why does Jesus repeat his question to Peter three times, and does this contradict or overlap inconsistently with Peter's declarations in earlier chapters? 13. Does the 'beloved disciple's' deeper insight in John 20:1-8 conflict with other Gospel depictions of the apostles' understanding? 14. Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16) Discussion Questions 1. How does Peter's denial reflect the challenges we face in standing firm in our faith today? 2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves spiritually to avoid falling into denial or sin when under pressure? 3. How does the account of Peter's denial and subsequent restoration encourage us in our own walk with Christ? 4. What role does community play in helping us remain faithful, and how can we support one another in times of trial? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Peter's experience to our interactions with non-believers or in hostile environments? John 18 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Jesus' response to His arrest teach us about handling situations of conflict or injustice? 2. How does Peter's denial of Jesus challenge you in your personal faith journey? 3. What can we learn from Jesus' boldness and honesty during His trials? 4. How does Jesus' assertion that His kingdom is not of this world shape your understanding of His mission? 5. How does the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about Peter's denial demonstrate Jesus' knowledge of human nature? 6. How can the crowd's choice of Barabbas over Jesus be seen in today's society? 7. In what ways can you identify with Peter's denial in your own life? 8. What does it mean to belong to the truth, as Jesus states in His dialogue with Pilate? 9. How does Jesus' surrender to arrest show His love and protection for His disciples? 10. How does Jesus' approach to His trials model faith and courage for you in your trials? 11. What does Judas' betrayal teach us about the consequences of turning away from Jesus? 12. How can you apply Jesus' boldness in speaking the truth in your life? 13. How can we respond when we, like Peter, have failed in our commitment to Christ? 14. How does the crowd's choice of Barabbas over Jesus reflect the world's rejection of Christ and what can we do to counter this? 15. How does Jesus’ fulfillment of His prophecy about His disciples not being lost during His arrest demonstrate His care for us? 16. How does the event of Jesus' trials challenge your understanding of fairness and justice? 17. How does Jesus' declaration of His otherworldly kingdom influence your perspective on earthly and heavenly priorities? 18. In what ways can we see Peter's denial of Jesus being reflected in today's society? 19. How does Jesus' statement to Pilate about everyone on the side of truth listening to Him challenge your own commitment to truth? 20. In light of Jesus' trials and Peter's denial, how can you show your commitment to Jesus in difficult times? Links John 18:25 NIV John 18:25 NLT John 18:25 ESV John 18:25 NASB John 18:25 KJV John 18:25 Commentaries Bible Hub