10 Days of Easter: Day 4

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Truth from the Bible: Out of love for us, Jesus willingly embraced the suffering He was about to go through.
What do I do with it?: You'll reflect on what Jesus' sacrifice says about how valuable you are to God.

Read John 18:1-14.

When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him,went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”

“Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied.“I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. Again he asked them, “Who is it you want?”

“Jesus of Nazareth,” they said. Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.” This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost one of those you gave me.” Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man died for the people.
-John 18 (NIV)

Grab a pencil or open up a drawing app and draw the scene you just read about. Feel free to share them with us on your social media sites! Tag TurningPoint in your photos, and use #10DaysOfEaster.

Consider these questions about the passage and your impressive new work of art:

• How did Jesus react to His arrest?
• What does His reaction say about His feelings for you?

Listen to the song, "How He Loves" by the David Crowder Band or John Mark McMillan as a reminder of what you mean to Jesus.

When the song ends, pray and tell Jesus what He means to you.