NOT THIS MAN, BUT BARRABAS JOHN EIGHTEEN Jesus went to a place where he had often been with His apostles. At this familiar place a familiar friend came to complete his betrayal of Jesus. He guided a group of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees to capture Jesus They were... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS BETRAYED AND ARRESTED IN A GARDEN -- JOHN 18:1-11:_ When Jesus ended that amazing prayer that is recorded in John 17:1-26 He and His disciples crossed the Kidron Valley and went into a garden. Jesus often met at this special place with His disciples. Now it would become a place for betrayal.... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS IS BROUGHT TO ANNAS -- JOHN 18:12-18:_ In the peaceful garden Jesus was arrested and bound. Jesus faced several illegal, mock trials. He was first brought to Annas. Later Jesus was sent to Caiaphas who had told the Jews, "It is better if one person dies for the people." It was during this tim... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS IS QUESTIONED BY THE HIGH PRIEST -- JOHN 18:19-27:_ The High Priest asked Jesus about His disciples. He likely was asking about their authority to do their work. Jesus said He taught openly and everyone should know and understand His disciples. Jesus taught openly and freely and with courage... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS IS TRIED BY PILATE -- JOHN 18:28-40:_ Jesus was dragged from one ungodly and illegal trial to another. They did not even have any real charges against Jesus. Pilate asked, "What charges are you bringing against this man?" The people said, “If he were not a criminal we would not have brought h... [ Continue Reading ]