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When Jesus had spoken these words, he
went out with his disciples across the brook
Kidron, where there was a garden, which he
and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who
betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus
often met there with his disciples. So Judas,
having procured a band of soldiers and
some officers from the chief priests and the
Pharisees, went there with lanterns and
torches and weapons. Then Jesus, knowing
all that would happen to him, came forward
and said to them, “Whom do you seek?”
They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas, who
betrayed him, was standing with them. When
Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew
back and fell to the ground. So he asked
them again, “Whom do you seek?” And they
said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus answered,
“I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me,
let these men go.” This was to fulfill the word
that he had spoken: “Of those whom you
gave me I have lost not one.” Then Simon
Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the
high priest's servant and cut off his right ear.
(The servant's name was Malchus.) So Jesus
said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath;
shall I not drink the cup that the Father has
given me?”
John 18:1-11
The arrest of Jesus
The arrest of Jesus
On the night of his arrest
Jesus had some options.
The arrest of Jesus
On the night of his arrest
Jesus had some options.
1. Flee
When Jesus had spoken these words, he
went out with his disciples across the brook
Kidron, where there was a garden, which he
and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who
betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus
often met there with his disciples. So Judas,
having procured a band of soldiers and
some officers from the chief priests and the
Pharisees, went there with lanterns and
torches and weapons. Then Jesus, knowing
all that would happen to him, came forward
and said to them, “Whom do you seek?”
When Jesus had spoken these words, he
went out with his disciples across the brook
Kidron, where there was a garden, which he
and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who
betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus
often met there with his disciples. So Judas,
having procured a band of soldiers and
some officers from the chief priests and the
Pharisees, went there with lanterns and
torches and weapons. Then Jesus, knowing
all that would happen to him, came forward
and said to them, “Whom do you seek?”
When Jesus had spoken these words, he
went out with his disciples across the brook
Kidron, where there was a garden, which he
and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who
betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus
often met there with his disciples. So Judas,
having procured a band of soldiers and
some officers from the chief priests and the
Pharisees, went there with lanterns and
torches and weapons. Then Jesus, knowing
all that would happen to him, came forward
and said to them, “Whom do you seek?”
The arrest of Jesus
On the night of his arrest
Jesus had some options.
1. Flee
2. Fight
They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas, who
betrayed him, was standing with them. When
Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew
back and fell to the ground. So he asked
them again, “Whom do you seek?” And they
said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus answered,
“I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me,
let these men go.” This was to fulfill the word
that he had spoken: “Of those whom you
gave me I have lost not one.” Then Simon
Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the
high priest's servant and cut off his right ear.
The arrest of Jesus
On the night of his arrest
Jesus had some options.
1. Flee
2. Fight
3. Submit to the Father’s will
(The servant's name was Malchus.) So Jesus
said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath;
shall I not drink the cup that the Father has
given me?”
John 18:1-11
Suffering in the Life of Christ
Suffering in the Life of Christ
We always view suffering
in a negative light.
Suffering in the Life of Christ
We always view suffering
in a negative light.
Frequently, people will use a phrase
such as “that is my cross to bear”
to refer to some suffering in their lives.
Suffering in the Life of Christ
We always view suffering
in a negative light.
Frequently, people will use a phrase
such as “that is my cross to bear”
to refer to some suffering in their lives.
However, the suffering to which they refer
oftentimes is simply suffering
that comes on one as part of life.
Suffering in the Life of Christ
Jesus chooses to face
and endure his suffering.
Suffering in the Life of Christ
Jesus chooses to face
and endure his suffering.
The Father had ordained
suffering for the son.
Suffering in the Life of Christ
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up
prayers and supplications, with loud
cries and tears, to him who was able to
save him from death, and he was
heard because of his reverence.
Although he was a son, he learned
obedience through what he suffered.
And being made perfect, he became
the source of eternal salvation to all
who obey him…
Hebrews 5:7-9 (ESV)
Suffering in the Life of Christ
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up
prayers and supplications, with loud
cries and tears, to him who was able to
save him from death, and he was
heard because of his reverence.
Although he was a son, he learned
obedience through what he suffered.
And being made perfect, he became
the source of eternal salvation to all
who obey him…
Hebrews 5:7-9 (ESV)
Suffering in the Life of Christ
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up
prayers and supplications, with loud
cries and tears, to him who was able to
save him from death, and he was
heard because of his reverence.
Although he was a son, he learned
obedience through what he suffered.
And being made perfect, he became
the source of eternal salvation to all
who obey him…
Hebrews 5:7-9 (ESV)
Suffering in the Life of Christ
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up
prayers and supplications, with loud
cries and tears, to him who was able to
save him from death, and he was
heard because of his reverence.
Although he was a son, he learned
obedience through what he suffered.
And being made perfect, he became
the source of eternal salvation to all
who obey him…
Hebrews 5:7-9 (ESV)
Suffering in the Life of Christ
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up
prayers and supplications, with loud
cries and tears, to him who was able to
save him from death, and he was
heard because of his reverence.
Although he was a son, he learned
obedience through what he suffered.
And being made perfect, he became
the source of eternal salvation to all
who obey him…
Hebrews 5:7-9 (ESV)
Suffering in the Christian Life
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial
when it comes upon you to test you, as though
something strange were happening to you. But
rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings,
that you may also rejoice and be glad when his
glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name
of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of
glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of
you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer
or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a
Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him
glorify God in that name.
I Peter 4:12-16 (ESV)
Saeed Abedini
*Iranian-American
*Converted in 2000
*Called to return to
Iran to establish an
orphanage.
*Arrested in 2011
*Tortured, then denied
medical care.
*In Iranian hospital
awaiting surgery to
repair damage done
to his internal organs.
Kenneth Bae
 Korean American
 Arrested in 2012 for
missionary activity
in North Korea.
 He was sentenced
to 15 years.
 He was in the
hospital, but has
now been
transferred to a
hard labor camp.