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The article reflects on the gospel of John 18:7--8, 12--13a showing the betrayal of Jesus by one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot and His arrest by the Roman soldiers which took place in Gethsemane. It explains the greatness of God's love for all of us, allowing Himself to be prosecuted and crucified on the cross to save the us from our sins. It also tells us the different ways in which we can show that Christ is Gethsemane's King and Lamb.

The article discusses an interpretation of the behavior of the apostle John and his dialog with Jesus at the Last Supper as depicted in the Gospel of John. It focuses on the unique situation of John as the beloved disciple and as the only one to be told the name of Jesus' traitor, Judas. According to the author this establishes an intimate bond between Jesus and John by which John comes to understand Jesus' love for Judas. The author reflects on the meaning of compassionate love and discipleship.

The author reflects on the gospel of John 12:20-33 for Lent in March 29, 2009 which deals with the time of suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He says that the Jews are against with Jesus Christ throughout the gospel and that He is misunderstood and destined for death. The gospel relates the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane with no agony. In the author's view, the church must be on the side of the lost and forsaken people at a time when the culture is described as self-absorbed and self-advancing.