John 18v1-14

Our Father as we read these events of the arrest of Jesus our Saviour, we pray that we would once again be moved to see your love for us your kindness your goodness which is towards us and that we would be drawn in our hearts to trust you to have confidence in you help us to pray even in response to these things that we're going to read and think about in this moment we pray in Jesus name amen so John chapter 18 and verse 1 When Jesus had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley.

On the other side, there was a garden and he and his disciples went into it.

Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.

So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees.

They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.

Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, Who is it you want? Jesus of Nazareth, they replied.

I am he, Jesus said.

And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.

When Jesus said, I am he, they drew back and fell to the ground.

Again he asked them, Who is it you want? Jesus of Nazareth, they said.

Jesus answered, I told you that I am he.

If you are looking for me, then let these men go.

This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled.

I have not lost one of those you gave me.

Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear.

The servant's name was Malchus.

Jesus commanded Peter, Put your sword away.

Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me? Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus.

They bound him and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.