Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel

In Matthew 26:69-75 we read the well-known passage of Peter’s denial of Jesus.  After Jesus was arrested, Peter followed him to the courtyard of the high priest.  Three times Peter was identified as a disciple of Jesus and three times he denied the charge.  Why would Peter, such a strong-willed and ardent disciple, do such a thing?  It could be that he was attempting to avoid the same fate as Christ.  It could be that the situation was so overwhelming to him that he didn’t know what to do but deny knowing Jesus.  Whatever the reason one thing is clear.  In that moment, Peter was ashamed to know Jesus and confess his allegiance to Him.

In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul encourages Timothy to not be ashamed of the testimony that he has confessed.  In other words, do not be ashamed of the gospel in which you have believed and do not hesitate to share with others the truth of the gospel message.  No matter the consequences.

Join us this week as we look more deeply into why we should not be ashamed of the gospel message and what Paul’s own life teaches us about perseverance despite any persecution for our faith.  May we be prayerfully prepared to hear his word of truth which has the power to changes lives.