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"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."

1 Corinthians 10:31
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John 18


1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?

5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.

7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.

8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:

9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.

16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.

18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.

26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

28 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?

30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
John 18 (Continued)


34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
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From the beginning, the voice of God has called His people to rise, to listen, and to act. In the Scriptures, whether spoken in Hebrew upon Sinai, in Aramaic upon the hills of Galilee, or in the Greek of the apostolic writings, the message is the same: β€œHe who has ears to hear, let him hear”, Matt. 11:15.

When God calls, it is not an empty sound; it is a summons to life, a commission to act. In the Hebrew prophets, we read, β€œWhom shall I send, and who will go for us?”, Isaiah 6:8. The servant of God, trembling yet willing, replied, β€œHere am I; send me”. This is the pattern of faith: hearing the call, even when it disrupts comfort, and answering with obedience.

The Aramaic word used by Yeshua, qara, β€œto call, to summon”, is not merely about words but about a stirring deep within. It is the gentle but firm voice that moves the heart toward action, toward compassion, toward service. At times, that call leads us to teach or to pray. At other times, it compels us to act with courage, even to preserve life itself.

The Scriptures remind us that this calling is not random: β€œFor the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance”, Romans 11:29. God does not call in vain. The inward voice, the still small whisper, Kings 19:12, is His Spirit guiding us, urging us not only to believe but also to act.

And yes, sometimes His call challenges us. The disciples left nets, tax booths, and families to follow a Teacher who had no place to lay His head. Abraham left his homeland, not knowing where he was going. Esther risked her life to speak before a king. Each heard the voice within, the divine call, and responded not with hesitation but with trust.

So must we. When the call comes, whether to speak truth, to give, to comfort, or even to physically save a life, we must not harden our hearts. For the Lord who calls is faithful, 1 Thess. 5:24, and His Spirit equips those He summons.

Therefore, beloved, let us answer the call with compassion, courage, and obedience. For in every generation, God speaks, and His people must rise.


Have a blessed day, everyone, in the name of Jesus!
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Forwarded from Winning the Lost (Cath)
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Forwarded from Daily Armour of God
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Forwarded from Jesus Christ (God's Masterpiece πŸ•Š)
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β€œAccording as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."
2 Peter 1:3-4 KJV
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Forwarded from Be Ready For The Rapture
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β€œNow then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
2 Corinthians 5:20-21 KJV
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Forwarded from Watchman Ezekiel
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β€œThen said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”
John 10:7-9 KJV
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β€œThe thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
John 10:10-11 KJV
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God First (Seeking God through Jesus)
John 18 - Questions Q: Who did Jesus go forth to the brook of Cedron with? Q: What was this place? Q: Who else knew of this place? Q: Was this place new to Jesus? Yes or No. Q: Who showed up there with a band of men and officers? Q: What did they bring…
John 18 - Questions & Answers


Q: Who did Jesus go forth to the brook of Cedron with?
A: His disciples.

Q: What was this place?
A: A garden.

Q: Who else knew of this place?
A: Judas.

Q: Was this place new to Jesus? Yes or No.
A: No.

Q: Who showed up there with a band of men and officers?
A: Judas.

Q: What did they bring with them?
A: Lanterns, torches, and weapons.

Q: Jesus went forth to them and asked what?
A: Who they were seeking.

Q: Did Jesus already know the answer? Yes or No.
A: Yes.

Q: What was their answer?
A: Jesus of Nazareth.

Q: What happened to them when Jesus responded to them?
A: They went backward and fell to the ground.

Q: Who did Jesus ask to be allowed to go their way?
A: His disciples.

Q: What saying was fulfilled due to Jesus speaking this to them?
A: Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

Q: Who was being spoken about in this saying?
A: His disciples.

Q: Who smote the high priest's servant (Malchus), and cut off his right ear?
A: Simon Peter.

Q: Then said Jesus unto _________, Put up thy _________ into the sheath: the _________ which my _________ hath given _________, shall I not _________ it?
A: Peter, sword, cup, Father, Me, drink.

Q: Who took Jesus and bound Him?
A: The band and the captain and officers of the Jews.

Q: Who did they lead Jesus off to first?
A: Annas.

Q: Who was he the father-in-law to?
A: Caiaphas.

Q: What counsel did he give to the Jews?
A: That it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

Q: Who followed Jesus?
A: Simon Peter and another disciple known to the high priest.

Q: Who went into the palace of the high priest with Jesus?
A: The other disciple.

Q: As Peter stood at the door, not entering, who did the other disciple speak to so he could bring Peter in as well?
A: The gatekeeper.

Q: When she asked Peter if he was one of the disciples of Jesus, how did Peter respond?
A: I am not.

Q: As the servants and officer stood there and warmed themselves at the fire they had made, who else came to warm himself?
A: Simon Peter.

Q: Who did the high priest ask Jesus about?
A: His disciples.

Q: What else did he ask Jesus?
A: About His doctrine.

Q: Concerning His teachings, did Jesus tell them that He spoke openly or in secret?
A: Openly.

Q: Who smote Jesus with the palm of his hand?
A: One of the officers of the high priest.

Q: While Simon Peter warmed himself, what was he asked?
A: If he was one of the disciples of Jesus.

Q: What was Simon Peter's response to this?
A: I am not.

Q: Did Simon Peter admit to being in the garden with Jesus? Yes or No.
A: No.

Q: What happened after Simon Peter gave a response about being in the garden with Jesus?
A: The cock crew.

Q: Where did they lead Jesus to next?
A: The hall of judgment.
God First (Seeking God through Jesus)
John 18 - Questions Q: Who did Jesus go forth to the brook of Cedron with? Q: What was this place? Q: Who else knew of this place? Q: Was this place new to Jesus? Yes or No. Q: Who showed up there with a band of men and officers? Q: What did they bring…
John 18 (Continued)


Q: Did they go in with Jesus? Yes or No.
A: No.

Q: Who asked what accusation they brought against Jesus?
A: Pilate.

Q: What was their answer to the question?
A: if Jesus were not a malefactor, they would not have delivered him to Pilate.

Q: What did Pilate tell them to judge Jesus according to?
A: Their law.

Q: What was their response?
A: It was not lawful for them to put a man to death.

Q: What was the saying concerning that this fulfilled?
A: Signifying what death Jesus should die.

Q: What did Pilate ask Jesus?
A: Art thou the King of the Jews?

Q: How did Jesus respond to this?
A: Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

Q: Who does Pilate mention delivered Jesus to Pilate?
A: Jesus' own nation and chief priests.

Q: Jesus answered, My _________ is not of this _________: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my _________ fight, that I should not be _________ to the Jews: but now is my _________ not from hence.
A: Kingdom, world, servants, delivered, kingdom.

Q: What does Pilate ask Jesus that Jesus responds, Thou sayest that I am?
A: A king.

Q: What does Jesus say that He was born and for this cause came into the world?
A: To bear witness to the truth.

Q: Who does Jesus say hears His voice?
A: Everyone that is of the truth.

Q: Pilate asks Jesus what is truth and then goes out again unto the Jews saying what unto them?
A: I find in him no fault at all.

Q: What was the custom Pilate mentions that is done at Passover?
A: To release one unto them.

Q: Who did they cry out to be released?
A: Barabbas.

Q: What was this man known for?
A: Being a robber.
In John 18, the narrative turns from Jesus’ prayer to His betrayal and trial. After crossing the Kidron Valley, Jesus enters a garden where Judas, knowing the place, arrives with soldiers. When they come to seize Him, Jesus steps forward and says, β€œI am He”, and at His words, they fall back.

Peter, in zeal, draws his sword and strikes the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear, but Jesus rebukes him, saying He must drink the cup given by the Father.

Jesus is then taken to Annas and later to Caiaphas, the high priest. Meanwhile, Peter denies Jesus three times, fulfilling the Lord’s earlier words.

Finally, Jesus is brought before Pilate. When questioned about His kingship, Jesus responds that His kingdom is β€œnot of this world”. Pilate finds no fault in Him but, according to custom, offers to release one prisoner. The crowd cries out instead for a robber named Barabbas.

Christ’s sovereign authority, even in betrayal and trial and His self-identification echoes the divine name, showing He goes willingly, not as a victim, but as the Lamb of God fulfilling the Father’s will.
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John 19 - Questions


Q: What did Pilate do to Jesus before the soldiers took the crown of thorns and put it on His head?

Q: What else did they put on Jesus?

Q: What did they do to Jesus as they said, "Hail, King of the Jews"?

Q: What did Pilate say to the people again?

Q: As Jesus came forth wearing what they had put on Him, what did Pilate say?

Q: How did the chief priests and officers react when they saw Jesus?

Q: What was Pilate's response to this?

Q: According to the Jews, what were they following?

Q: What did the Jews say that Jesus had called Himself?

Q: As a result, how did the Jews call for Him to be punished?

Q: Upon hearing this, was Pilate overjoyed or afraid?

Q: After Pilate went into the judgment hall again, what did he ask Jesus?

Q: Did Jesus respond to Pilate? Yes or No.

Q: When Pilate became persistent, what did Pilate say that he had the power to do to Jesus?

Q: Jesus responded to Pilate telling him that Pilate couldn't have the power except that it was given by who?

Q: Who did Jesus tell Pilate, has the greater sin?

Q: At that point what did Pilate seek to do to Jesus?

Q: Who was it the Jews cried out saying Pilate was not the friend of if he released Jesus?

Q: Who did they say speaks against Caesar?

Q: As he brought Jesus forth and sat in the seat of Judgment, what did Pilate say to the Jews?

Q: What was it the sixth hour of?

Q: As he did this, what did the Jews cry out?

Q: What was Pilate's response to this?

Q: Who did the chief priests claim as their king?

Q: What was the reason that Pilate delivered Jesus to them?

Q: As Jesus bore His cross, where did they lead Him?

Q: What happened to Jesus there?

Q: Who was Jesus in the midst of?

Q: What was the title that Pilate wrote and put on the cross?

Q: What were the languages it was written in?

Q: What was it that the chief priests wanted Pilate to write instead?

Q: How did Pilate respond to this?

Q: How many parts did the soldiers make of His garments, giving every soldier a part?

Q: Did they rent or cast lots with the clothes of Jesus?

Q: What part of scripture did this fulfill?

Q: Who stood by the cross?

Q: When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, what?

Q: Then saith he to the disciple, what?

Q: From that hour, what did the disciple do?

Q: After this, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, what?

Q: When Jesus said this, what did they put upon hyssop and put to His mouth?

Q: What happened when Jesus had received it?

Q: Since it was preparation day for the Sabbath, what did the Jews request to be done to their legs so that they might be taken away?

Q: After doing this to the other two, did they also do this to Jesus? Yes or No.

Q: What did one of the soldiers with a spear do to Jesus?

Q: What came out?

Q: In doing this, what Scriptures did this fulfill?

Q: Who was the disciple of Jesus who besought Pilate and secretly requested the body of Jesus?

Q: After taking the body of Jesus, who brought about a hundred pounds of a mixture of myrrh and aloes?

Q: What did they wrap Jesus in for burial?

Q: Where did they lay Jesus?

Q: They laid Jesus there because of the Jews' preparation day; for what was nigh at hand?