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C H A P T E R 4
“Look! The Lion That Is of
the Tribe of Judah”
A MOB is coming after Jesus. Armed with swords and
clubs and with soldiers among them, the men form a
large crowd. As if guided by a single malevolent will,
they move through the darkened streets of Jerusalem and
across the Kidron Valley to the Mount of Olives. The
moon is full, yet they carry torches and lamps. Do they
light their way because clouds block the moonlight? Or
do they expect their quarry to be hiding in the shadows?
One thing is certain: Anyone who expects Jesus to cower
knows little of the man.
2 Jesus is aware of the danger that approaches. Nonetheless,
he stands and waits. The mob nears, led by Judas,
once a trusted friend. Judas brazenly betrays Jesus, singling
out his former master with a hypocritical greeting
and a kiss. Still, Jesus keeps his composure. Then he steps
out before the mob. “Whom are you looking for?” he
asks. “Jesus the Nazarene,” they reply.
3 Most people would quail in terror before such an
armed mob. Perhaps that is what this crowd expects of
the man before them. But Jesus does not cower, does not
flee, does not blurt out some lie. Instead, he simply says:
“I am he.” His manner is so calm, so brave, that the men
are astounded. They stagger backward and fall down!
—John 18:1-6; Matthew 26:45-50; Mark 14:41-46.
4 How could Jesus face such extreme danger with
1-3. What danger comes upon Jesus, and how does he react?
4-6. (a) God’s Son is likened to what, and why? (b) What are three
ways in which Jesus displayed courage?