About this episode

This episode closely examines John 18, focusing on Jesus' demeanor during his arrest and the implications of key phrases and actions.

John 18:11-40 We read John 18 closely, tracing how the Gospel portrays Jesus as calm and purposeful during arrest, interrogation, and the first steps toward crucifixion. We test translations and historical context to see how small word choices shape big theological claims about truth, power, and an inward kingdom. • Rereading the garden arrest and the meaning of “I am he” • Debating why the arresting party falls to the ground and what that signals about control • Unpacking first-century...

Topics covered

• Bible study
• Gospel of John
• theological claims
• historical context
• arrest of Jesus
• truth and power
• inward kingdom

Keywords

• John 18
• Jesus arrest
• theological implications
• historical context
• Gospel study
• truth
• power

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Gospel of John

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