Essay on Liberty University Bibl 323 John Module 7 Notes

I. Introduction A. Westcott and others believe chapters 15–17 took place in the Temple courts B. â€Å"He went forth† it is not clear from where He went forth. C. Kidron is identified with cheimarrou – flowing in winter – it was an intermittent â€Å"wadi†. Kidron means black. Perhaps Jesus identified as crossing this dark dry brook as passing from the Holy of Holies to the place where sin in all its darkness appeared to enjoy a monetary triumph. II. The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus (18:1–14). â€Å"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,†¦show more content†¦E. Jesus met the crowd. 1. Jesus knows all things. 2. They asked for Jesus of Nazareth – his address 3. Jesus answers with His familiar title ego eimi, I AM. 4. He has identified Himself as Jehovah of the Old Testament 5. They fall back – perhaps Jesus just for an instinct Pulls back his veil. Driven backwards they fell into the ground. 6. Jesus demanded who they wanted. F. â€Å"Let these go† 1. Smite the shepherd and the sheep will flee. 2. John follows Jesus to the trial and the cross. Of all the disciples Matthew seems to be the oldest. It is the youngest—John—in his early 20’s that Stays to the end. 3. Peter follows to the fire G. The sword 1. When the name Simon is used, his old nature is being discussed. 2. It was normally contrary to carry a weapon on the Feast Day, but Peter had the sword, two swords. Luke 22:38. 3. Only John identifies it was malchus who was cut by Peter’s sword. This is Jesus’ 38th miracle. 4. The sword a) Probably 18 inches