John 18 Betrayal, Arrest and Trails
Betrayal and Arrest John 18:1-11
The agony in Gethsemane is found in Matthew 26:30 and Mark 14:26
John does not include it here probably because he wrote last and knew it was in
Matthew and Marks account.
Vs. 2. How did Judas know where to look for Jesus?
He often went there with his apostles.
What does this tell us of the prayer life of Jesus?
That he often sought out a quiet, secluded spot in which to
sincerely pour out His heart before God.
What does it challenge us to do in our own times of turmoil
and hurt?
Like Jacob on Penuel, Moses on Sinai, or Christ in the wilderness,
we all need a secluded place to really do business with God.
Vs. 6 What was it in the words of Jesus that made the men
fall back?
He said, “I am” (the words in italics are not in the
original.) The same words used by
Jehovah when he spoke to Moses and identified Himself.
Vs. 10 What made Peter draw a sword?
To prove his boast to Christ earlier that night that he
would not desert him and because of what Christ said in Luke 22:35-38.
Before the High Priest and Annas John 18:12-14, 19-24
Why was Jesus taken to Annas before he was taken to Caiaphas
the High Priest?
Annas had been the high priest the year before and Caiaphas
was his son-in-law. Annas controlled the
office for over 50 years.
Vs. 21 When Jesus asked, “Why asketh thou me?” He may have been implying that this hearing
before Annas was illegal, why?
Annas was not the true high priest and had no
authority. There were no witnesses
called. Jesus was being asked to implicate
himself.
Peter’s Denial John 18:15-18, 25-27
Who was the other disciple that followed Jesus into the
house of Annas?
Probably John
After being willing to fight for Christ, why do you think
Peter now denies Him?
Peter thought he understood what was to happen when they
came for Jesus, but instead of fighting and dying he was rebuked and told to
put up his sword. He is confused, alone
and afraid. He is also under attack by
Satan. In such a state it is no wonder
that He did what he did.
Read Luke 22:61 to gain further insight into the way Peter
felt.
Before Pilate John 18:28-19:16
First Interview John 18:33-38
When Pilate asks Jesus if He was the king of the Jews, Jesus
said his kingdom was not of this world.
What did he mean?
His earthly kingdom was yet to come.
What kind of kingdom then does Jesus speak of?
His spiritual kingdom was not something Pilate could
understand.
Pilate dismisses Jesus talk truth with the question, “What
is truth?”
What do you think he meant by that question?
Before Herod Luke 23:6-12
Final Interview John 18:39-19:16
Pilate scourges Jesus 19:1
Scourging was the severest form of punishment next only to
crucifixion. It was usually done with a
cat o’ nine tails, a multiheaded whip often with bits of lead and bone braided
into the whips. The normal number of
lashes was 39 as 40 was considered a death penalty.
Vs. 8 What finally forces Pilate to seriously consider
Jesus?
The Jews said Jesus had proclaimed himself the Son of God.
Vs. 12-13 What
finally caused Pilate to condemn Jesus?
The Jews threatened him with ignoring rebellion against
Caesar.
What was the response of the Jews when Pilate offered them
Jesus as their King?
“We have no king but Caesar.”
How does their response typify their relationship with Jesus
throughout his ministry?
They refused him as their king from the very beginning
choosing power and politics over truth and their true King.
Applications
What does Jesus habit of praying in solitude often challenge
us to do in our own times of turmoil and hurt?
Like Jacob on Penuel, Moses on Sinai, or Christ in the
wilderness, we all need a secluded place to really do business with God.
Can we be guilty of denying Christ? How?
Yes, through our words, actions or lack thereof we can and
do deny Him. Usually under much less
pressure than Peter.
Using Peter’s story as a foundation, what can I learn to
prevent my own denial of Christ?
Stay close to Christ especially in midst of trial. Peter waited outside while John went in.
Don’t accept anything from the world. Peter warmed himself by the fire and when it
came time to take a stand he could not.
Pilate dismisses Jesus talk truth with the question, “What
is truth?” What do you think he meant by that question?
That
truth is changeable or subjective.
How does is compare to today’s philosophy of relativism?
(Everything is relative. What is true to
you may not be true to me.)
Some basic idea though Pilate may have been dealing with
truth between the Jews, himself and Jesus. Today it is not just powerful rulers
who manipulate the church but anyone who doesn’t like the truth they hear.
Herod tried to not pass judgment on Jesus. Is it possible
for us to decide not to decide?
No, a non-decision is still a decision
and we will still be held responsible by God if by no one else.
Chronology of the Trial
1. Judas' Betrayal and Peter's Denial Foretold (Jerusalem in
the evening before the crucifixion) Mt
26:21-25,31-35 Mr 14:18-21,27-31
Lu 22:21-23,31-38 Joh 13:21-38
2. The Lord's Supper Instituted (Jerusalem in the evening
before the crucifixion)
Mt 26:26-29 Mark 14:22-25 Lu 22:19,20 1Co 11:23-26
3. Farewell Discourse to Disciples (Jerusalem in the evening
before the crucifixion)
Joh 14:1-16:33
4. The Lord's Prayer (Jerusalem, Somewhere on the way to
Garden of Gethsemane late at night) John
17:1-26
5. Gethsemane and Agony Therein (A garden between the brook
Kidron and the Mount of Olives. Late at night.)
Mt 26:30,36-46 Mr 14:26,32-42
Lu 22:39-46 Joh 18:1
6. Jesus Betrayed, Arrested, and Forsaken (Gethsemane, several
hours before dawn) Mt 26:47-56 Mr
14:43-52 Lu 22:47-53
Joh 18:2-11
7. First Stage of Jewish Trial. Examination by Annas (Annas
home, before dawn)
Joh 18:12-14,19-23
8. Second Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Condemned by Caiaphas
and the Sanhedrin (Palace of Caiaphas, early next day still before dawn.) Mt
26:57,59-68 Mr 14:53,55-65
Lu 22:54,63-65 Joh 18:24
9. Peter Thrice Denies the Lord (Court of the high priest's
residence, next day before and about dawn) Mt 26:58,69-75 Mr 14:54,66-72 Lu 22:54-62 Joh 18:15-18,25-27
10. Third Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Formally Condemned by
the Sanhedrin (Jerusalem after dawn) Mt
27:1,2 Mr 15:1 Lu 22:66-23:1 Joh 18:28
11. First Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Pilate for
the First Time (Jerusalem. Early morning) Mt 27:11-14 Mr 15:2-5 Lu 23:2-5 Joh 18:28-38
12. Second Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Herod
Antipas (Jerusalem. In the morning after sunrise) Lu 23:6-12
13. Third Stage of the Roman Trial. Pilate Reluctantly
Sentences Him to Crucifixion (after sunrise, early morning before 9 am.) Mt 27:15-30 Mr 15:6-19 Lu 23:13-25 Joh 18:39-19:16
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