Guilt and Grace John 18:1-27

Romans 5:20 But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.

John 18:1 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. The Garden: Obedience

John 18:3 So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. The Kiss: Treachery

Matt. 26:48-49 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. The Kiss: Treachery

John 18:4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” The Kiss: Treachery

John 18:6 When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. The Kiss: Treachery

John 18:8 “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.” The Kiss: Treachery

John 18:10 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.) The Sword: Rebellion

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, …. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. The Sword: Rebellion

Luke 22:51 But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him. The Sword: Rebellion

John 18:11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” The Cup: Submission

Matt. 26:39 “O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will .” The Cup: Submission

Matt. 26:27-28 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” The Cup: Submission

Psalm 40:8 “I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is in my heart.” The Cup: Submission

1 Peter 2:23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. The Cup: Submission

The Fire: Denial

Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked… The Fire: Denial

Psalm 1:1b nor stands in the way of sinners… The Fire: Denial

Psalm 1:1c nor sits in the seat of scoffers… The Fire: Denial

John 18:26 ... a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the olive grove?” The Fire: Denial

Matt. 26:74 Then he began to call down curses on himself and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!” The Fire: Denial

John 18:27 ...at that moment a rooster began to crow. The Fire: Denial

Luke 22:61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” The Fire: Denial

Luke 22:62 And he went outside and wept bitterly. The Fire: Denial

Luke 22:32 “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” The Fire: Denial

2 Corinthians 7:9 I am happy…because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended… The Fire: Denial

2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. The Fire: Denial

Psalm 30:5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. The Fire: Denial