At the moment when Jesus was about to be arrested, it looked like his plans were spinning out of control. Zoom out just a little bit, and we see that he's not an actor at all! He's the director. Give John 18:1-11 a quick read and away we go!
went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.
some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons. 4 Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?
And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” 8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.” 9 This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: “Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.”
And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” 8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.” 9 This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: “Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.”
struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.) 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
entered. 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. betrayed: para-dídōmi pará =close beside / dídōmi =handover
entered. 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. Judas knew the place, but Jesus chose the place.
one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.” And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” And he kissed him. (Matt 26:48) The plan was designed to keep his role secret.
Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, “What you(both) are going to do, do quickly. (John 13:26-27) Jesus gave permsission and stated terms.
them, “I am he.” Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. 6 When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. The soldiers had swords and clubs, but no amount of force, strength or power could direct the steps of Jesus.
Resources don’t give us control. Secrets don’t give control. Satan doesn’t have control. Plans don’t give control. Strength doesn’t give control. You can FLEX all you want!
Resources don’t give us control. Secrets don’t give control. Satan doesn’t have control. Plans don’t give control. Strength doesn’t give control. Sickness doesn’t have control.
struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.) Jesus healed the ear (Luke 22:51) Do you not know that I could call down twelve legions of angels? (Matt. 26:53)
Resources don’t give us control. Secrets don’t give control. Satan doesn’t have control. Plans don’t give control. Strength doesn’t give control. Sickness doesn’t have control. Angels don’t have control.
its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?” Peter who passionately defended Jesus in the heat of the moment, passionately denied Him hours later.
of the temple and elders, who had come out against him…. When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” All authority is delegated authority.
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