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JOHN 18:1-12
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THE REDEMPTION

• Memory verse: Joh 18:37b “…To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice..”

• The difference between the gospel of John and the other gospels in regards to the crucifixion and resurrection are these:
• The other gospels present the humanity of Christ while the gospel of John presents the deity of Christ.
• The other gospels present the suffering of Christ while the gospel of John presents the glory of Christ.
• A broad over-view of Jesus’ redemptive act:

• Read Joh 18:1-12 and corresponding scriptures Mat 26:47-56 Mar 14:43-52 and Luk 22:39-53
• Jesus spent the night outdoors in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives.
• You will notice that John does not tell us of Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night when Jesus prayed alone.
• It was Jesus’ common practice to stay in this area, of which Judas knew exactly where Jesus would be. (2)
• The band of men who came to arrest Jesus. A band is a tenth part of a legion and consisted of about 500 men. (3) However, there was also a contingent of a Jewish temple guard that accompanied the Roman soldiers. Therefore there were up to 600 soldiers present.
• John specifically tells us that Jesus knew what was about to happen. (4)

• “…I am he…”

(5)

• Jesus makes another “I am” statement of deity as the soldiers come to arrest Him.
• How do we know this was a specific statement of deity?

• “…they went backward, and fell to the ground.”

(6)

• Those who came to arrest Jesus physically felt the power of His presence and glory.
• This scripture specifically tells us who was in control…Jesus Christ, the Son of God. No one could have arrested Jesus without Him submitting to it.
• This manifestation of the power of Jesus Christ at His arrest was prophesied in Psa 27:1-2.
• “…if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:”

(8)

• Jesus is so much in control that He tells the soldiers who to arrest and who not to arrest.
• It is very interesting that none of the disciples were arrested or taken as witnesses against Jesus. Not even Simon Peter was arrested for drawing a sword. (10)
• The fact that none were arrested but instead scattered also was a fulfillment of prophecy. (Zec 13:7)
• The other gospels tells us that the disciples fled when Jesus was arrested. (Mat 26:56 Mar 14:50)
• “That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.”

(9)

• Jesus refers to statements He made in His prayer in Joh 17:12 and in Joh 6:39.
• Peter was willing to die for the Lord, (10) but this was not God’s plan. Jesus knew He must submit Himself to the arrest and the crucifixion to fulfill God’s plan for man’s redemption.
• John tells us that Peter cut off the ear of Malchus, but he does not tell us that Jesus healed the ear. Dr. Luke tells us of this little miracle in the midst of a confusing situation. (Luk 22:50-51)
• “…the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?”

(11)

• The Bible refers to several types of “cups”:

• Jesus drank of the cup of judgment when sin was judged on the cross. (Mat 26:39)
• Jesus drank from the cup of judgment of sin for all mankind. However, those who do not take advantage of what Jesus did for us, must drink of this cup for themselves.
• The fulfillment of some of the prophecies during Jesus’ final week:

OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETIC SCRIPTURES	THE EVENT OF JESUS’ FULFILLMENT	NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURAL PROOF
Psa 8:2 Psa 118:25-26 Zec 9:9	The triumphal entry	Mat 21:4,5 Mar 11:7-11 Joh 12:13-14
Psa 69:9	The cleansing of the temple	Mar 11:15-17 Joh 2:13-22 Joh 19:46
Psa 41:9 Psa 55:12-14 Zec 13:6	Betrayal by a close friend (Judas)	Mat 26:49-50 Mar 14:10
Zec 11:12	The 30 pieces of silver	Mat 26:15
Psa 55:15, 23 Psa 109:17	The betrayer’s death	Mat 27:5
Zec 11:13	Money for the potter’s field	Mat 27:6-7
Zec 13:7	The desertion of the disciples	Mat 26:56 Mar 14:27
Psa 27:12 Psa 35:11 Psa 109:2 Psa 2:1-2	False witnesses	Mat 26:60-61
Psa 38:13 Isa 53:7	Silent when accused	Mat 27:12, 14 Mat 26:62-63 Mar 15:5
Psa 2:2	Political authorities against him	Mat 27:11 Mar 15:2
Psa 22:7-8, 16 Psa 109:25	Mocked	Mat 27:39-40, 43 Mar 15:29
Psa 50:6 Psa 35:15, 21	Spat upon	Mat 26:67 Luk 22:65
Isa 53:5	Wounded and bruised	Mat 27:26, 29
Isa 53:7-9	Patient under suffering	Mat 27
Psa 69:4	Hated without cause	Joh 15:23-25
Isa 53:4-5, 12 Dan 9:26	Suffered for us	Mat 8:16-17
Psa 22:14,17	Crucified	Mat 27:35 Mar 15:24
Psa 22:1	“My God, my God why hast thou forsaken me?”	Mat 27:46 Mar 15:34
Isa 53:12	He died among sinners	Mar 15:27-28
Psa 22:18	They cast lots for his garments	Mar 15:24 Luk 23:34
Psa 69:21	Gall and vinegar to drink	Mat 27:48 Mar 15:36
Psa 38:11	Family and friends watch from afar off	Mat 27:55 Mar 15:40

• Summary:
• In the gospel of John, what references do you find to Jesus’ spiritual nature equal with God?
• Jesus knew all things. (4)
• Jesus said “I am” (5)
• Those who came to arrest Him fell to the ground. (6)
• What does Joh 18:1-12 tell you about:
• Divine sovereignty?
• Nothing is by chance in God’s plan. All details were planned and under His control.
• Inherent in the idea of God’s divine sovereignty is the concept of a plan and a purpose that is in the process of being fulfilled.according to prophecy.
• Submission?
• Jesus was so totally submitted to God’s plan that the temptation of Simon Peter’s efforts to take control and save Jesus from this, was never considered by Jesus.
• The cost of discipleship?
• The believer’s submission to Jesus means that you do things God’s way, which may be just the opposite of what you might think.

HOMEWORK
JOHN 18:13-40
This is a self-study. Please do not send homework answers to the teacher forcorrection.

• Application of Joh 18:1-12
• When you consider all that the Bible had to say to prophesy about redemption promised as promised by God, what effect should this have on your life?

• Preparation for Joh 18:13-40
• Read Joh 18:13-27
• Why do you think strong and boisterous Peter reacted the way he did?
• Read Joh 18:28-40
• What were the religious charges against Jesus?
• How valid were these charges?
• How serious were these charges?
• Did Jesus receive a fair religious trial? In what ways was it fair and in what ways was it unfair?

• Memory Verse: Joh 18:37b “Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”