Read: John 18:1-19:37
Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested
John 18 primarily teaches us about Jesus’ complete submission to God’s will, even in the face of immense suffering; demonstrating his unwavering courage and love by willingly accepting his arrest and impending crucifixion, highlighting by lesson like the power of his identity, he used the authority saying “I am he.”
My brothers and sisters, the importance of not resisting God’s plan and the reality that even in moment of betrayal and hardship, Jesus remains in control and faithful to his mission. Jesus sets an example for us to follow. When we are faced with dangerous times, we can be tempted to take matters into our own hands or to force the issue. Such moves are not what God desires for us; instead, we must trust God to work out his plan for our lives.
Jesus suffered and died so that as we receive him as our Savior, we might live for him here on earth, and go to be with him in heaven when we leave this place.
Gracious God: we thank you for going to the cross for us. You paid a debt you did not owe, by shedding your blood on the cross for us. Help us as we seek to do your will.
Audrey Arthur
Certified Lay Minister
Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested
John 18 primarily teaches us about Jesus’ complete submission to God’s will, even in the face of immense suffering; demonstrating his unwavering courage and love by willingly accepting his arrest and impending crucifixion, highlighting by lesson like the power of his identity, he used the authority saying “I am he.”
My brothers and sisters, the importance of not resisting God’s plan and the reality that even in moment of betrayal and hardship, Jesus remains in control and faithful to his mission. Jesus sets an example for us to follow. When we are faced with dangerous times, we can be tempted to take matters into our own hands or to force the issue. Such moves are not what God desires for us; instead, we must trust God to work out his plan for our lives.
Jesus suffered and died so that as we receive him as our Savior, we might live for him here on earth, and go to be with him in heaven when we leave this place.
Gracious God: we thank you for going to the cross for us. You paid a debt you did not owe, by shedding your blood on the cross for us. Help us as we seek to do your will.
Audrey Arthur
Certified Lay Minister
