Lesson 4571

 (Lesson 4571)(08-09-24) John 18:1-11 

   “When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?” 

   In today’s quote, Jesus went with His disciples to the garden of Gethsemane. Subsequently, Judas, who betrayed Jesus, arrived with a group of soldiers and officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. Jesus stepped forward and asked whom they were seeking, and when they answered "Jesus of Nazareth," Jesus responded, "I am He," causing them to draw back and fall to the ground. Jesus then repeated the question, who are you looking for? When the soldiers said Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus, again confirmed His identity and requested that His disciples be allowed to go free. Peter, in an attempt to defend Jesus, drew a sword and cut off the ear of Malchus, the high priest's servant. Jesus then rebuked Peter and told him to put the sword away, submitting himself to the arrest. When Peter argued with Jesus about giving Himself up to the Pharisees, Jesus told Peter that He was obligated to fulfill the task God had given Him.~