Homiletics Study: Gospel of John
Lesson 23 Passage: John 18:1-27
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Jesus sought in Garden, identified and betrayed (John 18:1-9) 1. Jesus and disciples cross Kidron Valley to garden (1) 2. Judas knowing the place came to the garden with soldiers and officials from chief priests and Pharisees (2-3) 3. Jesus asks “Who is it you want?” (4) 4. They reply “Jesus of Nazareth” with Jesus replying “I am He”, with that they draw back and fall to ground. (5-6) 5. Jesus asks again “Who is it you want?” and they respond “Jesus of Nazareth” (7) 6. Jesus tells them “I am He” and let these men go; fulfilling prophecy (8-9) | Jesus arrested, Peter’s sword use protested and taken to high priest (John 18:10-12) 1. Simon Peter draws sword cutting off ear off right ear (10) 2. Jesus tells Peter to put the sword away, asking shall I not drink the cup the Father as given me (11) 3. Officials arrest Jesus and bound him (12) | Jewish trial and Peter’s denials (John 18:13-27) 1. Jesus is taken to Annas father-in-law to Caiaphas (13-14) 2. Peter and another disciple follow to priest’s courtyard; Peter waits outside as other disciple speaks to servant girl bring Peter in (15-16a) 3. Servant girl asks “you’re one of His disciples, aren’t you? 1st denial (16b-17) 4. Peter stands with servants and official around fire warming self (18) 5. High Priest questions Jesus about His teaching; Jesus replies He has taught openly ask those who heard me (19-21) 6. One of the officials slapped Jesus in the face asking is this the way you answer the high priest (22) 7. Jesus responds “if I said something wrong tell me what it is; I spoke the truth; why did you hit me?” (23) 8. Jesus bound and sent to Caiaphas the high priest (24) 9. Peter asked “aren’t you one of His disciples?” with 2nd denial; then one of servants relative of the man whose ear was cut off asks “didn’t I see you in the garden” with 3rd denial and a rooster began to crow (25-27) |
Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Jesus sought in Garden, identified and betrayed | John 18:1-9 |
Jesus arrested, Peter’s sword use protested and taken to high priest | John 18:10-12 |
Jewish trial and Peter’s denials | John 18:13-27 |
Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Jesus’ garden arrest, teaching questioned by Annas; Peter denies thrice. |
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATL Jesus is in control at His arrest, protecting His followers and speaks the truth. |
Specific Application Questions
How do you declare who you are in Jesus? |
In what ways are you following God’s leadership in your life? |
Where are you speaking the truth in love, and where is there a place you deny that truth? What needs to change? |
Principles to Remember
Jesus declares who He is “I am He” |
Jesus is focused His earthly purpose |
Jesus speaks the truth |
Characteristic of God
Sovereign |
Theme
Jesus is committed to follow the will of His Father, protecting His followers and declares the truth. |
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