Gospels (74) - Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:44-52, Luke 22:47-51 & John 18:4-11

Teacher: Rusty Kennedy
​Series: Gospels

Rusty's Notes

Review:

• The unredeemed Jews needed things to happen accordingly:
• 1) They needed Judas because they needed Jesus arrested in a private setting. Otherwise they could have lost their position of authority that was given to them by the Romans.
• 2) They need someone to bring a civil charge to Pilate so a Roman Cohort (400 soldiers) could be used to arrest Jesus.
• 3) They need Judas to present himself as a witness before Pilate (But he was not there because he went and hung himself).

 
John 18:4-9
4 Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to him, went out and said to them, “Who is it that you’re seeking?”

• Jesus already knew who they were seeking.

5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered.
“I am he,” Jesus told them.

• I am Jehovah.

Judas, who betrayed him, was also standing with them.
6 When Jesus told them, “I am he,” they stepped back and fell to the ground.
7 Then he asked them again, “Who is it that you’re seeking?”
“Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.
8 “I told you I am he,” Jesus replied. “So if you’re looking for me, let these men go.”

• Do Jesus enemies know in that circle of men who Jesus actually is?
• Anyone not know?
• They all know!

9 This was to fulfill the words he had said: “I have not lost one of those you have given me.”

• John 17:12 – So than none of them would perish… he was fulfilling prophecy to let His disciple go unscathed.

 
Luke 22:47-48 - 47 While he was still speaking, suddenly a mob came, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss him, 48 but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”[1]
 
Mark 14:44-45 - His betrayer had given them a signal. “The one I kiss,” he said, “he’s the one; arrest him and take him away under guard.” 45 So when he came, immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him.[2]

• From a Jewish perspective, Judas said, “Jesus, will You disciple me?”
• They all knew it was Jesus already.
• If you walk in blatant sin, it will destroy you.
• You will look foolish.

 
1) There were to be no steps of criminal proceedings after sunset (Mishnah – p. 387, CAPITAL CHARGES MUST BE TRIED BY DAY AND CONCLUDED BY DAY)

• John 18:3 - So Judas took a company of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees and came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.

 
2) There was to be no arrest by religious authorities that was affected by a bribe

• Exodus 23:8 - You must not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and corrupts the words of the righteous.[3]
• Mark 14:43 - While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, suddenly arrived. With him was a mob, with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.[4]
• Luke 22:52 - Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal?”[5]

 
3) Judges or Sanhedrin member not allowed to participate in the arrest.

• Matthew 26:47 - While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, suddenly arrived. A large mob with swords and clubs was with him from the chief priests and elders of the people.[6]
• Swords – military swords.

 
Luke 22:49
49 When those around him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?”

• “They” the 11 disciples
• A cohort is present… 400 soldiers
• 11 untrained courageous men against 400 trained soldiers.

 
John 18:10
10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)

• Why the high priest slave?
• Why not a roman soldier?
• John knew the name of the servant.
• John’s family was friends with the high priest Caiaphas.

 
Matthew 26:48-56
48 His betrayer had given them a sign: “The one I kiss, he’s the one; arrest him.” 49 So immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
50 “Friend,” Jesus asked him, “why have you come?”
Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him. 51 At that moment one of those with Jesus reached out his hand and drew his sword. He struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his ear.
52 Then Jesus told him, “Put your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

• You never use the sword for defense of the faith.

53 Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and he will provide me here and now with more than twelve legions of angels?

• Legion = 6,000
• 12 X 6,000 = 72,000 angels.
• It was finally His time… No need for angels.

54 How, then, would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

• 9:00 AM – Passover Lamb must be sacrificed.
• Fight spiritual battles with spiritual weaponry… not weapons of the flesh.
• Social media… spiritual weapon or weapon of the flesh?

 
Luke 22:50-51
50 Then one of them struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear.
51 But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, he healed him.

• Why would Jesus heal the ear of the servant of the high priest?
• Peter had been given the keys to the kingdom.
• If Jesus would not have healed this man, Peter would have been killed on the spot.
• Jesus makes sure Peter stays alive so he can preach the first sermon to the Jews in Acts 2… and then to the Gentiles in Acts 10.

 
John 18:11
11 At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword away! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given me?”

• “The cup” – He came in this earth suit and it is time to die in this earth suit.

 
Matthew 26:55-56
55 At that time Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out with swords and clubs, as if I were a criminal, to capture me? Every day I used to sit, teaching in the temple, and you didn’t arrest me.

• I’ve been in your presence before… and you were never able to arrest me.
• Tonight, you come out with your weapons… what makes you think you can tonight?

56 But all this has happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.”

• Jesus was giving Himself up so the Scripture (prophecy) could be fulfilled.
• Jesus had to see everything He and the Father had planned was unfolding in order.

Then all the disciples deserted him and ran away.[7]

• Jesus prophesied this in John 16.
• Jesus saw this fulfilled.

 
Luke 22:52-53
52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53 Every day while I was with you in the temple, you never laid a hand on me. But this is your hour—and the dominion of darkness.” [8]
 
Mark 14:46-52
46 They took hold of him and arrested him. 47 One of those who stood by drew his sword, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his ear.
48 Jesus said to them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs, as if I were a criminal, to capture me? 49 Every day I was among you, teaching in the temple, and you didn’t arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.”
50 Then they all deserted him and ran away. 51 Now a certain young man, wearing nothing but a linen cloth, was following him. They caught hold of him, 52 but he left the linen cloth behind and ran away naked.[9]

• Who was that?
• John Mark wrote this Gospel.
• Probably himself because the 11 disciples had already left.
• How would he have known?

 
John 18:12
JESUS ARRESTED AND TAKEN TO ANNAS
12 Then the company of soldiers, the commander, and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus and tied him up.[10]

[1] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Lk 22:47–48). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[2] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Mk 14:44–45). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[3] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Ex 23:8). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[4] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Mk 14:43). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[5] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Lk 22:52). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[6] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Mt 26:47). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[7] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Mt 26:48–56). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[8] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Lk 22:49–53). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[9] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Mk 14:46–52). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
[10] Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (Jn 18:10–12). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.