Lanterns, torches and weapons.

The men who sought Jesus were heavily armed!

That's what rebels do - they arm themselves for battle.

Meanwhile, Jesus waited patiently.

In a sense, the events of John 18 are a microcosm of mankind's history.

Specifically, our history of rebellion against a loving and patient God.

We'll consider that rebellion (and Christ's response) in today's study of John 18.