Trials & Errors: A Case Study of
When His Sheep Don’t Hear His Voice
John 18:1-27
March 8, 2026
Speaker: Pastor Melissa
Next week: PastorDan
Today’s passage takes a closer look at the trials of Simon Peter. Peter is trying to live into his identity as a leader and as the “Rock,” which Jesus named him back in John 1. But he’s doing so in his own strength and understanding. His response to the challenges he faces is to:
Fight – John 18:1-11
Flight (Deny) – John 18:15-18, 25 – 27
Freeze – John 21:2-3
Reflection Questions
- Is there a trial or challenge you are fighting, running from, or freezing – just hoping it will go away? Have you asked the Holy Spirit to show you a different response?
- Are you pursuing a relationship with the Holy Spirit? If so, what does that look like on a daily basis? If not, what are the reservations or obstacles in this relationship?
- What does Jesus call you? Have you asked him? How does this name form or influence your identity?