The Gospel of John: The Arrest
John 18:1-11
The Betrayal (v. 1-3)
• John reports that the words which Jesus spoke were spoken while He and the disciples traveled to the Garden of Gethsemane
– The Greek shows that these events are happening simultaneously
• Judas brings a cohort of Roman soldiers to arrest Jesus in the garden
– Cohort = 200 to 600 men
• They are prepared for a violent confrontation
• Judas would have met in the garden with Jesus in the past
– A reminder of their close relationship
The Questioning (v. 4-9)
• Jesus is depicted as knowing what is about to happen (v. 4)
– And thus is in control of the situation
• Even beginning the questioning
• When Jesus identifies Himself, He uses a form of the divine name “I Am” (v. 5, 7)
– Thus the mob’s reaction (v. 6)
• He then surrenders, insisting that His disciples be released
– Thus showing His care for them
– And fulfilling earlier Jesus’ promise (17:12)
The Defiance (v. 10-11)
• Peter acts rashly, attacking one of the mob
– They are outnumbered at least 20 to 1
– Peter is obviously not adept with a sword
• Cutting off the man’s ear
• Which Jesus healed (cf. Luke 22:51)
• Shows Peter’s lack of understanding of Jesus’ mission (cf. Matt. 26:52-54)
– This was the will of His Father (v. 11; cf. Luke 22:42)
– He was not being captured
• He was giving Himself over to His enemies
• He is still in control
So What?
• Jesus went to the Cross willingly, to accomplish His Father’s will: our salvation.
• We must come to Jesus willingly, laying down our lives & our swords, surrendering to His will.
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