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46: Betrayal & Denial & Admission (Luke 22:47 – 71)

Judas betrayed his Teacher with a kiss. Peter denied his beloved Lord three times and wept bitterly. The leaders sought words by which to condemn Jesus rather than seeking to make a just judgment. Jesus alone remained truthful and willingly moved into the power of darkness. At this, we have hope. πŸ‘‰ Read Luke 22:47-71 Q1. What verses in vv. 47–53 show Judas’ hypocrisy? What verses imply that those who came to arrest Jesus were doing wrong? Answers πŸ‘‰ V48: Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. A kiss, normally a sign of intimacy and friendship, became the means of betrayal. V53: They had not arrested Jesus while He was teaching publicly during the day, but they came for Him at night. Their actions belonged to “the power of darkness.” “Enough of this” — Jesus likely meant, “No more violence.” “Allow [it] as far as this” — This could mean, “Allow them to do this to me,” or possibly, “Allow me to heal his ear.” Q2. At what moment did Peter remember what the Lord had said about h...