1. The apostle John wrote about the Lord's "passion ministry" in ch.18-20 of his Gospel. 2. In our last lesson we covered John 18:1-13. a. Judas betrayed Jesus. b. Peter attempted to defend Jesus. c. Jesus was arrested. 3. In this lesson we are examining the information in John 18:14-27. a. Jesus was taken before Annas. b. Peter denied Jesus. 4. Additional details are given in the other Gospels. Discussion: I. (John 18:13-14) JESUS WAS TAKEN BEFORE ANNAS
A. Annas is also mentioned in Luke 3:1-2; Acts 4:5-6. B. The Jews considered Annas to be the high priest; however, the Roman officials had appointed Caiaphas, Annas' son-in-law, to this position. C. Caiaphas earlier said that someone would die for the people (John 11:47-53). II. (John 18:15-16) PETER AND ANOTHER DISCIPLE [JOHN] FOLLOWED JESUS TO THE HIGH PRIEST'S PALACE III. (John 18:19-23) ANNAS INTERROGATED JESUS IV. (John 18:17-18, 25-27) PETER DENIED JESUS
A. Peter had said that he would never deny the Lord (Matthew 26:33-35). B. Peter's denial is also recorded in: 1. Matthew 26:58, 69-75 2. Mark 14:53-54, 66-72 3. Luke 22:54-62. V. (John 18:24) ANNAS SENT JESUS TO CAIAPHAS
