Station: Jesus Betrayed & Arrested In The Garden. Meditate on the images, Scripture and Text below.
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Scripture:Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.” Then the
men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?” Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me. But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. The detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials bound Jesus and led him away. Peter followed at a distance. (Matt. 26:47-56; Jn. 18:12; Lk. 22:54) |
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Jesus, as you wake your disciples, one who has not slept arrives with an angry crowd. Judas reveals your identity to them with
a kiss. His act of affection is a signal to point you out as the one who loves but is rejected by his own.
O Jesus, we are quick to greet you with affection in our prayer and worship. But how often do our external words and actions conceal hearts that are easily turned from you? We love you, Jesus, help us to love you with all of our hearts.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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a kiss. His act of affection is a signal to point you out as the one who loves but is rejected by his own.
O Jesus, we are quick to greet you with affection in our prayer and worship. But how often do our external words and actions conceal hearts that are easily turned from you? We love you, Jesus, help us to love you with all of our hearts.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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