John 18:1-3
1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. 2 And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples. 3 Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
Right after Jesus spoke with the disciples of His glory and their unity, He took them to the garden to deal with the sin of the original garden by offering up His life. He was betrayed as He said would happen long ago, being confronted with armies of soldiers and adversaries of religious leaders and teachers. They came armed for the One who allowed it to save all who were His. And Jesus willing and knowingly permitted it all to pay the price for our sin once and for all. This is why He came into the world, and we remember this at Christmas.
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