1. In ch.18-20 of his Gospel the apostle John wrote about the Lord's "passion ministry." 2. In this lesson we are examining the information in John 18:1-13. 3. These verses tell us about the Lord's betrayal and arrest. 4. Additional details are given in the other Gospels. Discussion: I. LET US FIRST CONSIDER SOME IMPORTANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. Previously, many attempts were made to take the Lord's life. 1. John 5:16-18 2. John 7:1, 32 3. John 8:59 4. John 10:39 5. After these unsuccessful attempts to take His life, . . . B. The Jews conspired against Jesus. 1. Matthew 22:15 2. Matthew 26:1-5 3. While the Jews were conspiring against the Lord, . . . C. Judas agreed to betray Jesus. 1. Matthew 26:14-16 2. Mark 14:10-11 3. Luke 22:3-6 D. Jesus identified Judas as the traitor (John 13:21-22, 26-27). II. (John 18:1-3) JUDAS BETRAYED JESUS
A. After Jesus concluded His prayer, He and the disciples went to a garden [Gethsemane -- Matthew 26:36]. B. Jesus went to this place often with His disciples, and Judas was familiar with it. C. Judas and a large group of men went to the garden, and He identified Jesus with a kiss (Matthew 26:47-49). III. (John 18:4-9) JESUS IDENTIFIED HIMSELF TO THOSE WHO CAME TO ARREST HIM
A. When Jesus prayed, He stated that none of the disciples was lost, except Judas (John 17:12). B. The disciples left the Lord (Matthew 26:56).
IV. (John 18:10-11) PETER ATTEMPTED TO DEFEND JESUS V. (John 18:12-13) JESUS WAS BOUND AND TAKEN TO ANNAS
