Judas Meets Jesus in the Garden

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Tue. Mar 17th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think John emphasizes Jesus' authority and control during the arrest, while the Synoptic writers highlight the kiss of Judas?
  2. What does Peter's reaction with the sword reveal about human instinct compared to Jesus' submission to the Father's will?
  3. How can believers today imitate Jesus' calm dignity and compassion when confronted with hostility or betrayal?
Sources
  • ChatGPT, "Judas Meets Jesus in the Garden" (conversation, Sept. 24, 2025).
  • Leon Morris, The Gospel According to John, NICNT, Eerdmans, 1995.
  • R.C.H. Lenski, Interpretation of St. John's Gospel, Augsburg, 1961.
  • William Barclay, The Gospel of John, Vol. 2, Westminster Press, 1975.
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