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Graphics Options
The Narrative Alive graphics are designed with careful thought about how they relate to the text. We've provided possible sermon themes for each graphic to help you choose the direction that best fits your sermon.
Option A
"I am not!"
Sermon themes:
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In John’s Gospel, Jesus reveals his identity by declaring himself as the “I am” seven times. “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35); “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12); “I am the gate” (John 10:7,9); “I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10: 11,14); “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25); “I am the way, the truth and the life” (John 14:6); “I am the true vine” (John 15:1,5).
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Peter’s denial is meant to contrast the “I am” statements Jesus makes throughout his ministry. This reading isn’t about Peter; this once again proclaims Jesus’ faithfulness despite our fallen human nature.
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Peter’s cowardice contrasts Jesus’ faithfulness.
Graphic description:
Everything about this graphic is raw. The ragged edges, the repetition of Peter's denial, the stark colors all convey how strong this betrayal was, in contrast to Jesus' continued faithfulness.
Option B
Peter Is Us
Sermon themes:
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Peter gives us hope. There is hope for the least bold. For those who live in fear, who choose self and comfortable complicity, Jesus chooses the cross.
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There is hope for the part in each of us that has chosen easy warmth and heard the cock crow over our failure.
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After the dust settles, Jesus will return to Peter and call him to continue Christ’s mission here on earth. This shows that all of us can and are called to love boldly.
Graphic description:
In this graphic, the reflection of the stones symbolizes that we are, in many ways, a reflection of Peter. The title, "Peter Is Us," highlights that we, too, fail. And that we, too, are still loved.
Option C
Love Is Greater than Denial
Sermon themes:
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Jesus’ love is greater than Peter’s act of fear. Love, justice, and truth stop the cycle of violence, deceit, and denial.
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Peter navigates suffering with denial, self-preservation, and secrecy. But not Jesus. Jesus openly, willingly, and fully participates in suffering.
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Amidst the threefold denial of Peter, Jesus stands in the center as a beacon of truth.
Graphic description:
The graphic makes symbolic use of the mathematical sign > for "greater than" to illustrate the unlimited expanse of Jesus' love, even in the face of rejection and denial.
