Jesus’ arrest means that he will now experience ‘the cup’ that previously he had asked his Father to take from him. He submits to God’s will and does not permit any attempt to fight his way out of this appointed hour of darkness; an hour in which sin and death, and every kind of evil will do their worst at every level and come to exhaust themselves in his broken body. The kingdom of God is simply not one that will come by violence, force or oppression. Jesus is no revolutionary fighter or military-messiah, but rather the suffering servant who is actually disowned by those closest to him.
• What do you think the actions of Judas tell us about the nature of humanity?
• Can you think of any ways in which you could apply Jesus’ example of the way he dealt with his arrest to your life today?
• Should all Christians be pacifists?
• When and in what ways are you tempted to disassociate yourself with Jesus? Turn any thoughts into prayer.
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