The Gospels: Arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane
Matthew 26:47-56
(v.47) Judas came with scores of men...they weren't taking any chances!
(v.52) Even though Jesus said for the disciples to have swords to defend themselves, He didn't mean for them to defend Him! Jesus had to do this, and He had to die alone. Jesus didn't want Peter nailed to a cross next to Him...He had plans for Peter.
(v.54) Jesus makes it plain...He must be arrested and killed, for the prophecies must be fulfilled. Besides, if Jesus wanted to, He could have had His angels wipe out the guards, but that would have nullified Scripture.
(v.56) The last sentence is hard to read...the disciples ran away. Of course, it had to be that way, but how sad to be living with Jesus for three years, and when His time comes, you run away. I pray we all think about that, and don't run away when Jesus puts us in a tough spot to work through us!
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