The author, John, recounted the betrayal, arrest, and initial trials of Jesus. He focused on showing the willingness of the Lord to submit to the Father’s will, in contrast to the failure of His disciples, with a highlight on Peter. John also revealed the injustice of the religious leaders. Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane with Judas and a group. Despite this betrayal, God uses it to unfold His plan to bring the sacrifice of the Lamb of God to its fulfillment. Peter tried to fight with a sword, but Jesus insisted on fulfilling the Father’s plan. Taken to Annas and then Caiaphas, Jesus endured questioning about His teachings, exposing the leaders’ lack of sincere pursuit of truth.
Narrated was Peter’s denial of Jesus three times, which fulfilled Jesus’ earlier statement. Peter’s failure highlights human weakness in the face of fear. The writer contrasted Jesus’ steadfastness with His followers' failure and the religious authorities' hypocrisy. The themes covered are divine sovereignty, human frailty, and the unjust opposition to the truth.
