Jesus Arrested and Bound (John 18:1-14) Bible Reading: When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, "Who is it you want?" "Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "I am he," Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) When Jesus said, "I am he," they drew back and fell to the ground. Again he asked them, "Who is it you want?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth." "I told you that I am he," Jesus answered. "If you are looking for me, then let these men go." This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: "I have not lost one of those you gave me." Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.) Jesus commanded Peter, "Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?" Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be good if one man died for the people. John 18:1-14 Scripture Reflections to Consider: How many officials, priests and soldiers came to arrest Jesus? In what way did they come? What did they expect to have to do? What is important about Jesus saying “I am he”? What does it mean to believe in Jesus? What kind of power and authority does Jesus have over this situation? What power do Jesus’ words have? How does Jesus bring order to disorder? What is important about the relationship between Annas and Caiaphas? For more information about our ministry, please visit https://www.kingdomd.org. If you'd like to email us directly, you can reach us at contact@kingdomd.org.