Remarkable Part 56: The King, The Kiss, And The Kindness (Mark 14:41-51, John 18:4-9)

Jesus is in the garden with a few of his disciples when Judas comes with an armed crowd to capture and arrest him. Peter attempts to come to Jesus' defense, and in the process takes off a man's ear! Meanwhile, Jesus displays the excellent wisdom and commanding presence of the king he truly is, while also demonstrating perfect obedience to his Father as he commands Peter and the others not to fight back. Not only does Jesus go with his attackers willingly, but he even takes time to heal the man's ear! Jesus continues to be a perfect example to us of what it looks like to submit to our father's will, and what it looks like to show compassion and love to our enemies... even in the midst of deep betrayal, and when everything seems to be at stake. Through relationship with Jesus, we too can discover genuine compassion for our enemies that flows from Him.