Jesus Arrested

Opening question: What was the highlight of your week?

John 18:1-11
1 When Jesus had finished praying, He left with His disciples. They crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a grove of olive trees. Jesus and His disciples went into it. 2 Judas knew the place. He was going to hand Jesus over to His enemies. Jesus had often met in that place with His disciples. 3 So Judas came to the grove. He was guiding a group of soldiers and some officials. The chief priests and the Pharisees had sent them. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. 4 Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to Him. So He went out and asked them, "Who is it that you want?" 5 "Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "I am He," Jesus said. Judas, who was going to hand Jesus over, was standing there with them. 6 When Jesus said, "I am He," they moved back. Then they fell to the ground. 7 He asked them again, "Who is it that you want?" They said, "Jesus of Nazareth." 8 "I told you I am He," Jesus answered. "If you are looking for Me, then let these men go."
9 This happened so that the words Jesus had spoken would come true. He had said, "I have not lost anyone God has given Me." 10 Simon Peter had a sword and pulled it out. He struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. 11 Jesus commanded Peter, "Put your sword away! Shouldn't I drink the cup of suffering the Father has given Me?"

Word list:
disciples – followers of Jesus
Kidron Vally – a narrow valley outside the city walls of Jerusalem
grove – group of trees
Judas – one of the 12 followers who turned against Jesus
priests and Pharisees – religious leaders of Israel
torches & lanterns – lights
Nazareth – a small town where Jesus was raised.
drink the cup – to experience something

Discussion:
1) Try to re-tell the story in verses 1-11.
2) Who came to join Jesus and His disciples in the grove of olive trees?
3) What happened to the soldiers and officials when Jesus said, “I am He”? Explain.
4) How did Jesus know “everything that was going to happen to Him”? (verse 4)
5) Who gave Jesus His followers? What does it mean that they were “given” to Jesus?
6) What’s up with Peter?
7) What do you think was the “suffering” that Jesus referred to?
8) Who gave the “cup” to Jesus? What does this mean?
9) Who was Jesus thinking about in verses 8 and 9? What does this mean to His followers today?