Our Lord would not include this embarrassing incident for the world to read without sufficient reason to bless and instruct Christians for all time. Is there an application in Peter’s denial of Christ and then his repentance and affirmation of love for Christ that could help people of this day and time? Perhaps Peter’s example will encourage weak sinners in their efforts to rise from sin to new life by the power of the Holy Spirit and enable others to do the same. The merciful love of God pours grace