Class Notes for Sunday March 20
The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus - John 18-19
Walter led the class.
Similarities and differences to other gospels.
Similarities
Jesus arrested on Mount of Olives
Jesus taken to jewish high priest
Jesus delivered to Pilate
Peter denies Jesus at the high priest's house
Jesus sentenced to death by hanging on a cross
Differences
"The Jews" had laready met and formally convicted Jesus in their council
Jesus final meal is the day before Passover - not Passover
Jesus depicted as having full knowledge of God's plan for His death and Jesus very purposeful about fulfilling those plans
The Arrest of Jesus - John 18:1-14
Arrested on Mount of Olives. Olive trees are very low to grown, so this place was very secluded.Judas, who left during the final supper to cut a deal to betrya Jesus, knew where to find Jesus.
No record of a final prayer of anguish in this gospel.
Jesus invokes another I am - I am He.
Those arresting Jesus fall to ground when they here Him say "I am He." We discussed this act at length. It is purported by some theologists that they say they were slain in the Spirit.
Peter sritkes out with a sword. We were wondering why Jesus had a sword.
Jesus stops opposition to arrest. He knows it is time to fulfill the scripture.
Jesus taken to Annas house first. Annas was the high priest during Jesus youth.
Jesus is open adn confident answering questions druin interrogation.
Peter's Denial - John 18:15-27
3 denials are similar to synoptic gospels but differ in details.
Some question that the first denial was Peter scared over cutting off the servant's ear.
Negative picture of Peter? Jesus knows Peter's strengths.
Pilate's Trial - John 18:28 - 19:16
"They" bring him to Pilate.
We see the chronology of Passover week during this discourse.
Jesus interrogated seperately from chief priests. The priests do not enter Pilate's chambers to prevent being defiled for Temple duties during Passover week.
Pilate states "your own nation and chief priests" implies broad participation in handing over Jesus.
Pilate's questions to chief priests is answered with a weak passive response. "We would not have handed Jesus over if he were not guilty." Nevertheless, they ask for a death sentence from Pilate.
Pilate's questions to Jesus are answered with questions back. "Do you say so or were you instructed to say this?"
Pilate is portrayed as conflicted over what the Jes want and tries several different way to free Jesus.
Barrabus and Jesus offered up as a choice for freedom. The crown chooses Barrabus.
Finally, Pilate asks, "Shall I crucify your king?" The priests answer, "We have only one king and he is Caeser." This response fulfills Jesus accusation ealier in gospel that God is no their father because they reject the Lord. They are children of the devil, who was a murderer and a liar (John 8:42-44).
The Crucifixion - John 19:16-37
Jesus carries cross himself.
He is crucified with two others. But, these two play no role in John's gospel as they do in the other gospels.
"King of the Jews" sign posted on top of cross. Pilate insisted on this depsite objections form"the Jews."
While we have seen little Old Testment references in this gospel, during the crucixion scene we see many OT prophecies identified and fulfilled.
Jesus tunic not torn. (Psalm 22:18)
Jesus legs are not broken. (Exodus 12:46)
Jesus side is pierced. (Zechariah 12:10)
Jesus hanging on the cross asks John, the beloved disciple, to take care of his mother. Last act before his death.
Jesus final words, "It is finished."
Jesus Burial - John 19:38-42
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus handel burial. This is a significant personal sacrifice during Passover because they are now defiled and cannot enter the Temple to offer a sacrifice during the most holy day.
Joseph fear to profess faith toward Jesus openly shows that even on Jesus death "the Jews" show opposition to Jesus.
Next week we discuss the resurrection - On Easter.
Walter led the class.
Similarities and differences to other gospels.
Similarities
Jesus arrested on Mount of Olives
Jesus taken to jewish high priest
Jesus delivered to Pilate
Peter denies Jesus at the high priest's house
Jesus sentenced to death by hanging on a cross
Differences
"The Jews" had laready met and formally convicted Jesus in their council
Jesus final meal is the day before Passover - not Passover
Jesus depicted as having full knowledge of God's plan for His death and Jesus very purposeful about fulfilling those plans
The Arrest of Jesus - John 18:1-14
Arrested on Mount of Olives. Olive trees are very low to grown, so this place was very secluded.Judas, who left during the final supper to cut a deal to betrya Jesus, knew where to find Jesus.
No record of a final prayer of anguish in this gospel.
Jesus invokes another I am - I am He.
Those arresting Jesus fall to ground when they here Him say "I am He." We discussed this act at length. It is purported by some theologists that they say they were slain in the Spirit.
Peter sritkes out with a sword. We were wondering why Jesus had a sword.
Jesus stops opposition to arrest. He knows it is time to fulfill the scripture.
Jesus taken to Annas house first. Annas was the high priest during Jesus youth.
Jesus is open adn confident answering questions druin interrogation.
Peter's Denial - John 18:15-27
3 denials are similar to synoptic gospels but differ in details.
Some question that the first denial was Peter scared over cutting off the servant's ear.
Negative picture of Peter? Jesus knows Peter's strengths.
Pilate's Trial - John 18:28 - 19:16
"They" bring him to Pilate.
We see the chronology of Passover week during this discourse.
Jesus interrogated seperately from chief priests. The priests do not enter Pilate's chambers to prevent being defiled for Temple duties during Passover week.
Pilate states "your own nation and chief priests" implies broad participation in handing over Jesus.
Pilate's questions to chief priests is answered with a weak passive response. "We would not have handed Jesus over if he were not guilty." Nevertheless, they ask for a death sentence from Pilate.
Pilate's questions to Jesus are answered with questions back. "Do you say so or were you instructed to say this?"
Pilate is portrayed as conflicted over what the Jes want and tries several different way to free Jesus.
Barrabus and Jesus offered up as a choice for freedom. The crown chooses Barrabus.
Finally, Pilate asks, "Shall I crucify your king?" The priests answer, "We have only one king and he is Caeser." This response fulfills Jesus accusation ealier in gospel that God is no their father because they reject the Lord. They are children of the devil, who was a murderer and a liar (John 8:42-44).
The Crucifixion - John 19:16-37
Jesus carries cross himself.
He is crucified with two others. But, these two play no role in John's gospel as they do in the other gospels.
"King of the Jews" sign posted on top of cross. Pilate insisted on this depsite objections form"the Jews."
While we have seen little Old Testment references in this gospel, during the crucixion scene we see many OT prophecies identified and fulfilled.
Jesus tunic not torn. (Psalm 22:18)
Jesus legs are not broken. (Exodus 12:46)
Jesus side is pierced. (Zechariah 12:10)
Jesus hanging on the cross asks John, the beloved disciple, to take care of his mother. Last act before his death.
Jesus final words, "It is finished."
Jesus Burial - John 19:38-42
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus handel burial. This is a significant personal sacrifice during Passover because they are now defiled and cannot enter the Temple to offer a sacrifice during the most holy day.
Joseph fear to profess faith toward Jesus openly shows that even on Jesus death "the Jews" show opposition to Jesus.
Next week we discuss the resurrection - On Easter.
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