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5 min readIn the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus called the man who was betraying him “friend.” That single word, spoken to Judas as he leaned in for a kiss, is the hinge of this episode. Pastor Joby Martin and Pastor Oni use that moment to explore a central question: What does it actually mean to surrender to Jesus, and how do we know if we have done it? The conversation moves through betrayal, divine sovereignty, and the difference between being a fan of Jesus and being known by him.
The four chairs in the garden
Martin frames the arrest scene around four positions people occupy: Jesus, Peter, Judas, and the soldiers. Jesus submits to the Father’s will, strength under control. Peter loves Jesus but acts impulsively, cutting off a servant’s ear and needing correction. Judas has proximity to Jesus but no real relationship—he betrays with a kiss. The soldiers think they have authority over Jesus, coming with swords and clubs as if he were a criminal. Martin’s point is not just theological but diagnostic. “Sometimes we slide back and forth between these,” he says. “I can sit in all four chairs.” A person can worship on Sunday and betray Jesus with their Instagram feed the next day. The categories are not just about eternal destiny; they describe patterns of daily living.
Meekness is not weakness
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Opening: The Misunderstood "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"** - Pastor Joby and host discuss how Jonathan Edwards' famous sermon is often misread; it's actually about God's grace holding us back from the hell we jump toward.
- 2 (04:40) **The Calvinist vs. Arminian Tension: Predestination and Free Will** - Joby argues that the Bible plainly teaches predestination, but the real issue is defending God's character, not picking a human category.
- 3 (07:39) **Can You Lose Your Salvation? The "Perseverance of the Saints"** - Joby addresses the common question of eternal security, explaining that people often confuse genuine salvation with a fake profession.
- 4 (10:35) **The Catholic View vs. Biblical Grace** - The conversation contrasts a works-based understanding of grace with the biblical position of faith alone in Christ alone.
- 5 (14:47) **Jesus Sympathizes with Our Pain, Especially Betrayal** - Hebrews 4:15 is the text: Jesus was tempted in every way, yet without sin, making him a perfect high priest who *sympathizes* with our weaknesses.
- 6 (17:21) **The Risk of Relationship: Why Keep Showing Up?** - Despite the certainty of betrayal, Joby explains why he keeps taking the relational risk, pointing to Peter's statement in John 6.
- 7 (20:48) **The Freedom of Not Defending Your Motives** - Joby shares wisdom from a pastor friend, Renault, about handling false accusations and questioned motives.
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Show Notes
Jesus wasn’t captured. He surrendered.
In this episode of the Deepen Podcast, Pastor Joby, Pastor Vinke and Pastor One unpack the arrest of Jesus and what it reveals about His strength, sovereignty and submission to the Father. They talk through the pain of betrayal, what it means to truly surrender to Jesus and how our lives can sometimes tell a different story than our words.
Through it all, we see a Savior who willingly stepped toward the cross, endured what we could not and opened the way for us to draw near to God.
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
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• This Week’s Full Service
• Matthew Season 7
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