Introduction
I. The Traitor (47a,49,50)
a. The Wicked Plan (Mt. 26:3-5, Lk. 22:1-6) b. The Wicked Sign (Lk. 22:48, Ps. 41:9,11) c. The Lesson (Mt. 7:21-23)
II. The Crowd (47b)
a. A “Great crowd” b. The participants i. Chief Priests & elders: 47 ii. A “band” of soldiers & Officers: (Jn.18:3) c. The Vivid Illustration: (Isa. 53:3)
III. The Disciples (51-54)
a. Ignoring the Means of Grace i. Impulsive: 51 ii. Foolish: 52-53 iii. Dull & Defeated: 54
IV. The Savior (50,53,55,56a)
a. Knowledge & Wisdom: 50, 54 (Jn. 18:4a) b. Protecting the Flock: 52 (Lk. 22:51, Jn.18:8-11) c. Display of Power & Authority: 53-56 (Jn. 18:4-8) d. The “Bound” Sacrifice (Jn. 18:12, Ps. 118:27)
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