Text:
John 18:1 - 11
John
18:1 When Jesus had spoken
these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where
was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.
John
18:2 And Judas also, which
betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his
disciples.
John
18:3 Judas then, having
received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees,
cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
John
18:4 Jesus therefore, knowing
all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom
seek ye?
John
18:5 They answered him, Jesus
of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed
him, stood with them.
John
18:6 As soon then as he had
said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
John
18:7 Then asked he them again,
Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
John
18:8 Jesus answered, I have
told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
John
18:9 That the saying might be
fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
John
18:10 Then Simon Peter having a
sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right
ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
John
18:11 Then said Jesus unto
Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given
me, shall I not drink it?
I.
THE DEVIL KNOWS WHERE GOD MEETS WITH HIS CHILDREN .
John
18:2 And Judas also, which
betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his
disciples.
II.
THE DEVIL HAS HIS RELIGIOUS MOB TO WORK AGAINST GOD’S CHILDREN.
John
18:3 A Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief
priests and Pharisees,
III.
THE DEVIL’S CROWD HAS MANY TOOLS.
VERSE
3 B cometh thither with
lanterns and torches and weapons.
A.
LANTERNS-ALWAYS GIVE ENOUGH LIGHT TO LEAD ASTRAY.
B.
TORCHES- TRY TO MAKE IT HOT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN.
C.
WEAPONS- RSV-LIVING BIBLE- GOOD NEWS FOR MODERN MAN.
IV.
CHRIST WENT FORTH TO MEET AND FACE HIS ENEMIES INSTEAD OF BEING A
COWARD.
John
18:4 Jesus therefore, knowing
all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom
seek ye?
V.
CHRIST ANSWERED WITHOUT FEAR.
John
18:5 They answered him, Jesus
of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed
him, stood with them.
John
18:8 Jesus answered, I have
told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
John
18:9 That the saying might be
fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
Jer
1:8 Be not afraid of their
faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
VI.
ALL OF GOD’S ENEMIES WILL FALL.
John
18:6 As soon then as he had
said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
Acts
12:23 And immediately the angel
of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten
of worms, and gave up the ghost.
VII.
ALL GOD’S CHILDREN HAVE GOD’S PROTECTION.
John
18:8 Jesus answered, I have
told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
John
18:9 That the saying might be
fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
Isa
43:2 When thou passest through
the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not
overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned;
neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
by
Thomas Tuggle
