The Gospel of John Chapter 18, verses 1 - 14
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Listening Practice:

Watch the video clip again and fill in the missing words from the dropdown box:


1 After Jesus had said this prayer, he left with his disciples and went across Kidron Brook. There was a in that place, and Jesus and his disciples went in.

2 Judas, the , knew where it was, because many times Jesus had there with his disciples.

3 So Judas went to the garden, taking with him a of Roman soldiers, and some Temple sent by the chief priests and the Pharisees; they were armed and carried and torches.

4 Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to him, so he stepped and asked them, "Who is it you are looking for?"

5 "Jesus of Nazareth" Judas, the traitor, was standing there with them.

6 When Jesus said to them, "I am he," they moved back and to the ground.

7 Again Jesus asked them, "Who is it you are looking for?" "Jesus of "

8 "I have already told you that I am he." "If, then, you are looking for me, let these go.

9 (He said this so that what he had said might come : "Father, I have not lost even one of those you gave me.")

10 Simon Peter, who had a , drew it and struck the High Priest's slave, cutting off his ear. The name of the slave was Malchus .

11 "Put your sword back in its place! Do you think that I will not drink the of suffering which my Father has given me?"

12 Then the Roman soldiers with their officer and the Jewish guards Jesus, tied him up,

13 and took him first to Annas . He was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was High that year.

14 It was Caiaphas who had the Jewish authorities that it was better that one man should for all the people.

True or False Questions: Write True or False before each statement. If the statement is false, make a correct statement.

  1. The events described in this passage took place around noon.
  2. Jesus had often spent time in this garden.
  3. Jesus was glad Peter tried to fight for him.
  4. Caiaphas' wife was the sister of Annas.

Matching exercise: Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right:

  1. prayer
  2. commanding
  3. garden
  4. fall
  5. guard
  6. forward
  7. advise
  8. lantern
  9. sword
  10. arrest
  • a. ahead (in space or time)
  • b. to give someone an opinion about what to do
  • c. A sudden move to the ground from a standing position
  • d. A weapon with a handle and long steel blade
  • e. An act of speaking to God
  • f. An area of land used to grow flowers and vegetables
  • g. A light or flame inside a container of glass or metal
  • h. In a position of control
  • i. The holding of a person by the police for breaking the law
  • j. A protector of people or property

Completion exercise: Complete these sentences with words from the exercise above: (Hint: you may need to change the form of the word.)

  1. Walk three steps and turn left.
  2. The army headquarters has at every entrance.
  3. are not used in modern wars.
  4. His teacher him to go to university.
  5. They took a on their camping trip to be able to see at night.
  6. She said a that her sick mother would be healed.
  7. The officer responsible for directing you is your officer.
  8. We have a small vegetable behind our house.
  9. He had a bad and broke his ankle.
  10. The policeman the thief and took him to jail.

Comprehension and discussion questions: Discuss these questions in your group or with a partner.

  1. Who was Malchus ?
  2. What happened to him?
  3. Who helped the soldiers find Jesus?
  4. What did the soldiers do to Jesus?
  5. How did Judas know where Jesus would be?
  6. What happened when Jesus said "I am He"?
  7. Where did the soldiers first take Jesus?
  8. Did Jesus want his disciples to fight the soldiers?
  9. Why do you think Jesus allowed the soldiers to take Him?
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