The Arrest of Jesus

Summary

The sermon introduces the arrest of Jesus Christ as described in John 18, emphasizing the blessing of being able to believe in Jesus and the importance of living under the shadow of the cross. The preacher discusses the rejection of Jesus by many, including some Jewish perspectives, and stresses the need to defend the gospel faithfully. He highlights the orchestration of Jesus' crucifixion by God for redemptive purposes, affirming Jesus' sinless life and sacrificial death as central to salvation.