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Meditations of the Gospel of John: Chapter 18

 




Jesus is arrested in the garden after Judas betrays Him. Something that really stood out to me about Jesus' arrest in the garden is when the officers, Pharisees and chief priests stated that they were looking for Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus responds 'I am He.' And the men immediately fall backwards to the ground. This was so incredible! Jesus responding with 'I am' means that He was invoking His true identity: God Himself. These people were not just arresting a mere rabbi. They were encountering an authoritative Figure, whose has authority over Heaven and earth. Thus, they encountered His power.

  Later, we see Peter deny his association with Jesus three times, just as Jesus predicted. Jesus is interrogated by both Jewish authorities and by Pontius Pilate, who finds no evidence of wrongdoing on Jesus' part. Pilate even offers to the Jewish people to release Jesus, but they prefer Barabbas (a robber) be released. 

  Reading this passage made me somewhat emotional. I began to reflect on the people Jesus helped and ministered to. And thinking how He didn't deserve this cruelty and injustice inflicted upon Him. He truly didn't deserve torture and death. This is why Christ is referred to as a the Lamb of God. Not just because of His sacrifice. But because of His innocence. 

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