NOBODY WANTS TO RECOGNIZED

Baca: John 18: 12-27

"Why have you asked me? Tanyailah, who had heard what I said to them; Indeed, they know what I said. " (John 17: 21)

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Bacaan tahunan: Judges 13-15

Are you Jesus ' disciples? Actually, what the heck taught Jesus? If you are questioned as it was, will You respond with glee, or uhm ... You suddenly stutters, bewildered should answer what so that people judge you too extreme and possibly hostile to you?
Peter has also been questioned about its status as a disciple of Jesus the high priest's Palace in the courtyard (v. 17). Meanwhile, inside the Palace, Jesus was stating that the himself was innocent; There is nothing shameful or misleading of Him so there is no need to be country-tupi language, his disciples were witnesses (verses 19-21). Response To Peter? He doesn't want to be known as Jesus ' disciples, let alone tahu-menahu about his teaching (v. 17, 25-26). Draws attention to how the second arranging this event, John. Peter's denials in court page compared to Jesus ' statement in the Court. The hope of Jesus to his disciples testify about him really contrast with the reaction given Peter.
Some people nowadays also did not want to known as the disciples of Christ. The reason, later considered to be intolerant. In fact, true tolerance is to accept and appreciate differences, bu it averting or blurs the distinction. Perhaps the real reason, we are not too clear about who Jesus was. We need to really find out the truth, rather than just take it for granted than others. Get to know Jesus and his teachings persevere with reading the Bible. When we are unsure exactly who Jesus was and what his teachings, we will not attempt to obfuscate the status of us as his disciples. -ELS

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