Holy Week 2026 | Wednesday: The Trial

Scripture: Matthew 26:57–27:1 | ~9 minJesus stands before the Sanhedrin. False witnesses. A staged verdict. And outside in the courtyard, Peter — the man who swore he'd die before denying Jesus — crumbles three times before a servant girl.Two men who both fail Jesus. Only one finds restoration. But here's the thing: this story is bigger than either of them.In this episode:How the religious leaders manufactured a case against a man they couldn't legally condemnPeter's denial — and why most of us are more like him than we want to admitWhy every act of opposition, betrayal, and cowardice actually moved the story closer to the crossThe astonishing irony: what looked like the triumph of evil was actually the vehicle of salvationReflection: Is there an area of your life where fear has been calling the shots? Bring it to Jesus today. His plan of rescue is bigger than your failure.Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinneyGet the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGDIf you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org.