They Drew Back and Fell to the Ground

Pastor John Farley - Lighthouse Bible Church Podcast

John Farley Pastor Teacher Sunday, March 2, 2025 They Drew Back and Fell to the Ground. Joh 18:1-11 Joh 18:4-6 What made Judas, the temple guard, and the Roman soldiers fall to the ground? Check out the neighborhood John crafted verses 4-6 with great care. 1. Jesus said to the Roman soldiers and the Temple Guard, "I am He". I AM. 2. Judas, who was betraying Him, was standing with them. "I AM" was a sacred name. It was the name that Yahweh, the LORD God of Israel, gave Himself. So when Jesus said "I AM", He identified Himself as the LORD God of Israel. This is the first reason why those soldiers were knocked to the ground. Jesus was declaring Himself to be God in the flesh. Judas, who was betraying Him, was standing... for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=1727