Today’s Scripture: John 18:1-11, 15-18, 25-27
P A S S I on/by O is N
Jesus humbled Himself even unto death on a cross (Philippians 2:8 ESV) … we are to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily and follow Him (Luke 9:23 ESV)
His Care for friends
- Garden of Gethsemane was a familiar hangout
- Jesus initiates the interaction
- Jesus protects His friends in keeping with His word (to God! – see John 17:12 ESV)
His Correction of friends
- Luke 22:60-61 ESV
- Proverbs 27:6 ESV
My passion with friends:
Know who they are –
- Those who obey Jesus – John 15:14-15 ESV,
- Not the world – James 4:4 ESV,
the failure of true friends – – Psalm 35:11-16 ESV, Psalm 38:6-15 ESV, Psalm 55:12-14 ESV, Psalm 88:13-18 ESV
Know who you are –
- John 15:12-15 ESV, 1 Peter 4:8 ESV – Love, Sacrifice, Forgiveness