Scripture to Read: John 18:12–16
Though He asked the Father to remove the cup from Him (Matthew 26:36–44, Mark 14:32–42, and Luke 22:40–46), Jesus knew the cup would not be removed and therefore was arrested. We read in John 18:12–14, “So the Roman cohort and the commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him, 13 and led Him to Annas first; for he was father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. 14 Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.” The crowd of 500-plus led Jesus to the beginning of His mock trial. Jesus knew He would have to go through this in order to die for the sins of all mankind. Jesus knew His disciples were protected, and though most of them scattered and hid themselves (Matthew 26:56 and Mark 14:50), Peter and John followed at a distance. We read in John 18:15–16, “Simon Peter was following Jesus, and so was another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest, 16 but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in.” The Apostle John referred to himself as “another disciple.” As God used John to record His Word, he never sought to bring attention to himself in the Book of John. Our lives also must constantly point people to Christ.
Challenge & Application
• From what God taught us, how do we see Jesus submitting to the Father’s perfect will?
• How are you submitting to the Father’s perfect will for your life each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!