47 While he was still speaking, suddenly a mob came, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss him, 48, but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss? “ 49 When those around him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword? “ 50 Then, one of them struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus responded, “No more of this! ” And touching his ear, he healed him. 52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53 “Every day while I was with you in the temple, you never laid a hand on me. But this is your hour — and the dominion of darkness.”
1. Judas Jesus. (47-48)
47 While he was still speaking, suddenly a mob came, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss him, 48, but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss? “
Matthew 26:49-50 CSB – 49 So immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi! ” and kissed him. 50 “Friend,” Jesus asked him, “why have you come? ” Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him.
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2. Jesus Followers Him. (49-51)
49 When those around him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword? “ 50 Then, one of them struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus responded, “No more of this! ” And touching his ear, he healed him.
Matthew 26:49-51 CSB – 49 So immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi! ” and kissed him. 50 “Friend,” Jesus asked him, “why have you come? ” Then they came up, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him. 51 At that moment one of those with Jesus reached out his hand and drew his sword. He struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his ear.
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3.Jesus his Accusers. (52-53)
52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53 “Every day while I was with you in the temple, you never laid a hand on me. But this is your hour — and the dominion of darkness.”
Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth.
Colossians 1:13 CSB – 13 He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.
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Jesus was neglected, Jesus was rejected, and Jesus was betrayed.
However, Even in this dark hour, He is still Majestic and Magnificent.