Object: A rope

Do you remember where we left our story last week? Do you remember that the soldiers had arrested Jesus in the olive grove when it was late at night, and the only light they had was a lantern to see by? If you remember that, then you will know right where our story begins today.

Jesus was thought to be a dangerous man because he had chased all of the robbers and greedy people out of the Temple. The priests and Pharisees thought He was dangerous because He taught new things about God that they didn't know and were afraid to learn. They were afraid that the people would listen to Jesus instead of to them. That made them afraid and angry.

The soldiers were told that He was dangerous, and they did not want to take any chances. He did not look like a dangerous man who would hu…