Summary of John 18:1-9
Jesus leaves for the Kidron Valley to the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas comes to the garden with soldiers and officials. Jesus told them who he was and asked them to let his disciples go.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 23, Day 2: John 18:1-9
3a) Jesus prayed to the Father for himself and his disciples, as well as all believers. He retreats to prepare for this moment.
b) The Garden of Gethsemane. He may have chosen it because Judas knew the place. It was also out of the public eye.
4) He confessed to who he was right away and asked for his men to be let go. His show of power was to protect his disciples.
5a) The men drew back and fell to the ground. They were overwhelmed by the power of Christ. They knew they were in the presence of God and reacted to it. The soldiers were no match for the great “I am.”
b) Jesus’ power is so great that it impacts everyone, believers and non-believers alike. The fact he willingly goes to the cross shocks everyone. It helps me understand his immense love for all of us.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 23, Day 2: John 18:1-9
Jesus is never concerned about himself. So powerful here.
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 23, Day 2: John 18:1-9
This is a new section of John’s Gospel as we follow Jesus to the cross.
Bible scholars note that the Kidron River would have been red from the blood of thousands of Passover lambs that had been sacrificed, signifying Jesus’ upcoming sacrifice.
John did not name the Garden, but the other Gospel writers did (Matthew 26:36 and Mark 14:32). This was a place Jesus and his disciples often visited.
Judas comes with soldiers and officials to arrest Jesus. They may have expected a fight. Obviously, Judas did not know the character of Jesus.
Jesus of Nazareth was how most people referred to Jesus at the time.
Jesus answers with his name “I am,” proclaiming his deity once again and connecting to the rest of his “I am” statements in John’s Gospel.
The fact the men fell when Jesus spoke is undeniable proof that Jesus could have escaped if he so chose to. Jesus was in control.
He knocked the soldiers down to protect his disciples. Jesus sacrificed himself for their safety. The disciples then left.
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