The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus | John 18:1-12

As Jesus stared down the barrel of a horrific death– drinking the cup of the wrath of God against all sin– He exhibited stunning courage. Even Judas and the soldiers were compelled to bow at the force of His proclamation, “I AM.” Their forced response to Jesus’ courage should be our voluntary response: to fall down before Jesus in awe. Christ’s courage at the end of His life compels the worship of all. “And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:8-11) Take-Home Message: The courage of Christ compels me to worship. The Courageous Christ…  Stepped forward into darkness (1-4). Why did Judas betray Jesus? Wrong expectation Wrong treasure Wrong influence Stood up for the disciples (5-9). Submitted to His demise (10-12). Message: The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus  Scripture: John 18:1-12 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org