There was a Garden

Joh 18:1-11

This gospel is a story of unbelief and belief.

Joh 1:11-14

The powerful in Israel rejected Him.

But His disciples came to believe that He was the Son of God.

Joh 11:41-44

Many came to believe in Christ as a result of this miracle.

Joh 11:45-46

His enemies resolved to have Him put to death.

Joh 11:47-53

Chapters 18 and 19 depict the hour of darkness rising out of the pit of unbelief.

The arrest of Jesus (18:1-11)

The religious trial and Peter’s denials
(18:12-27)

The civil trial
(18:28-19:16)

The Crucifixion (19:17-30)
The burial
(19:31-42)

Chapter 20 provides the affirmation of belief: the resurrection of Christ.

John portrays Jesus as being in control of all circumstances.

John’s purpose:
that people may believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

Joh 20:30-31

Jesus was in complete control of the events of His arrest, trial, and crucifixion.

Joh 10:17-18

Joh 19:30

Joh 18:1