
One Man Should Die
John 18:1-14
March 24, 2019
When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.
2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. 3 So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.
4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”
5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied.
“I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) 6 When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
7 Again he asked them, “Who is it you want?”
“Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.
8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.” 9 This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost one of those you gave me.”
10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)
11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”
12 Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man died for the people.
John 18:1-14
Detail of the Arrest Account
1. Arrested in a garden
2. On a Thursday night
3. 11 disciples were with him
4. Roman Soldiers and Temple police came to arrest him
5. They came with torches lanterns and weapons
6. Judas identified Jesus with a kiss
7. Jesus said “I am he.”
8. They stepped back and fell to the ground
9. Jesus concern was his disciples safety
10. John remembered Jesus promise that no one would be lost.
11. Peter drew his sword and cut off the right ear of Malchus – the chief priest’s servant
Jesus Reveals His
Jesus the second Adam enters into the final conflict with Satan in the Garden of Gethsamane, reversing the impact he had on the first Adam in the Garden of Eden.
Contrast between Jesus and the large army
Who is the calm one? Who is in control?
Jesus states “I Am” and the crowd
Jesus steps in to save his disciples, even when he himself is under great pressure.
It’s not just Jesus is in control of himself, but that Jesus is in control of the events themselves.
It’s not just that he’s able to handle his own adrenaline; he’s able to dictate the result.
It’s not just he’s able to act wisely under pressure; he’s able to determine the outcome.
Jesus isn’t just able to respond skillfully to what he finds; he already knows what he will find, and has already mapped out the solution.
Jesus is in control of all of human history, even as he goes through his death.
Jesus Shows His
Promise fulfilled, John 6:39
Jesus Overcomes Human
Peter attempts to save Jesus, only to make matters worse.
At times we can try to protect or defend God, or do things for God out of our own strength rather than a deep dependence on God.
Jesus Cares about the
The miracle of the restoration of Malchus’ Ear was a constant reminder to Caiaphas, the Hight Priest, that Jesus was no ordinary man.
God places a witness in your life, to remind you of His love for you by laying down His life.