Jesus Arrested in the Garden

Luke 22:39–53
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Prayer

At the conclusion of “The Last Supper” in the upper room, Jesus crossed over the brook Kidron to the Garden of Gethsemane which is located at the foot of the mount of Olives. This was a customary place of retirement when in Jerusalem (v. 39). Peter, James and John were selected to be near Christ in a time of prayer while the others remained some distance away (Matt 26:36-38). The geographical location of the Garden of Gethsemane is not nearly as important as the spiritual lessons we can learn.

The Costly Cup (vv. 40-46). Here in the garden, Jesus was surrendered to die for our sins. He knew He would be raised from the dead, and yet His soul experienced great agony.
The Hypocritical Kiss (vv. 47-48). It was customary in that day for people to greet their teachers with a loving and respectful kiss. However, Judas was deceitful and a liar just like Satan, as he used the kiss to tell the arresting officers who Jesus was.
The Useless Sword (vv. 49-53). While Jesus was surrendering, Peter was busy declaring war! John 18:10 identifies Peter as the one who chopped off the ear of Malchus, the servant of the high priest. Some have suggested that Peter was aiming for the head.

Application

The choices I have in life are whether I will go through life pretending, like Judas; or fighting, like Peter; or yielding to God’s perfect will, like Jesus.

Luke 22:39-53 (English Standard Version)

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