How did Jesus demonstrate His authority when arrested?
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Jesus demonstrated His authority during His arrest by willingly confronting His captors and declaring 'I am,' causing them to fall back.
In a striking display of authority, Jesus, when asked by the soldiers whom they sought, answered, 'I am.' This response not only affirmed His identity as the divine Son of God but also exhibited His power over those who came to arrest Him. As recorded in John 18:6, when He declared His name, those who came to capture Him fell to the ground. This moment illustrates that while He voluntarily submitted to arrest, He possesses authority to command even the forces arrayed against Him. This incident highlights the tension between His humiliation and the divine authority He carried, teaching believers that His arrest was an act of willing sacrifice rather than an act of powerlessness.
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