Did I Do That?

Anyone out there remember Steve Urkel from the show Family Matters?

I imagine Caiaphas asking, "Did I do that?" when he learns he prophesied that Jesus would die for all people.

These Aren't the People You're Looking For

Even at the start of his betrayal, Jesus is clearly in charge of his destiny.

When he identifies himself, the crowd falls back because of his power.

Then, Jesus suggests that since he's the focus of the inquiry, his followers should be let go.

It reminds me of the Star Wars scene where Obi-Wan Kenobi tells the storm troopers that they don't want "these droids."

Outline of John 18

1. Jesus arrested
   
2. Peter goes van Gogh
   
3. Jesus before Annas
   
4. Peter's 1st denial
   
5. Jesus questioned, then sent to Caiaphas
   
6. Peter's 2nd and 3rd denials, rooster crows
   
7. Jesus before Pilate
   

Unity?

What disunity existed in Acts 2? Among thousands of believers, there must have been some issues. [Thx, D, for the insight]

Verses 24-26

Jesus prays that his followers would experience his glory and love from the Father.

If this prayer applies to us, then we have access to these forms of encouragement.

Unity

Jesus prayed for the "complete unity" of believers in verses 20-23. Unless this was fulfilled in Acts 2, this prayer has not been answered.

God answers prayer, and Jesus is God, so it is possible that the future of the Church will be united.

Hard to imagine today, though.

Verses 12-19

Jesus' prayer is not to remove his disciples from trouble, simply to protect them.