The following events occurred on the last day of the "six days". 
It is night...a time of darkness. 

As we walk through the scriptures, remember that in the final 'hour' YAHSHUA'S 'friends'/YHVH'S 'servants' shall be walking in HIS footsteps. As HE was the ensample, HIS 'friends/servants' (living in the flesh today) shall be those who shall experience these things during this time of persecution. 

John 18:1-40 
1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. 

"When Jesus had spoken these words"...which words? 
The words of the petition of intercession unto YHVH which YAHSHUA had made on behalf of HIS servants/friends. 
"he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron" 
What is this "brook Cedron"? 
The word "brook" is 'winter torrent'. And, the word/name "Cedron" (Kidron) refers to a place or time of 'darkness', a time of 'mourning'. 
"he went forth with his disciples" 
As per HIS ensample, YAHSHUA'S 'friends' shall also have students (disciples) which they shall be leading during the final 'hour', the time of tribulation. 
"where was a garden" 
This "garden" spoken of in John 18:1, refers to the 'world' as a an orchard or plantation. It is the Greek word #2779. 
We can see this as it is spoken of in Luke 13:19: 
"It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it." 

Please note the difference in the word "garden" as it was spoken in the Hebrew #1588 which refers to a "fenced or protected place". 
Gen 2:8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. 

Ezek 28:12-19 
12 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. 
13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was
prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. 
14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. 
15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. 
16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire. 
17 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. 
18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee. 
19 All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more. 


John 18: 
2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. 

Who betrayed YAHSHUA? 
One of YAHSHUA'S 'called out ones', Judas. Judas was one of the disciples. 
Because Judas was greedy and working only for his own benefit, he left himself open to Satan's evil spirit. 

Who shall betray YAHSHUA'S 'friends' as they walk in YAHSHUA'S Way, per HIS ensample? 
Some of those students (disciples) who are being taught and led by these 'friends' (144,000 Elect) during the final 'hour'. 
For what reason shall some of these students (disciples) betray YAHSHUA'S friends? 
Out of fear (confusion), out of greed of that which they think will benefit themselves (Satan's government/priesthood shall be making many promises of rewards to those who follow them and their 'God/Jesus'), these shall allow the evil spirits to enter their minds. 

As Judas "knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples", these who shall betray YAHSHUA'S 'friends'  (the Elect) shall also have knowledge of YAHSHUA'S 'friends' because they will have studied under them. 

Because Judas had studied, traveled, and lived all that time with YAHSHUA and the other 11 disciples, Judas was privy to inside information concerning YAHSHUA and the others. 

John 18: 
3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. 

Did Judas go to the chief priests and captains, or did the chief priests and captains seek him out? 

Let us look at this things as it was given on Luke 22. 

Luke 22:1-7 
1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 
3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 
4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. 
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. (KJV) 

These "chief priests and scribes" were looking for a way to kill YAHSHUA. 
Why were they in need of destroying HIM? 
Because the people of the world were receiving YHVH'S Truth, and the Proof of the Truth, through YAHSHUA. 
And, this Truth was revealing these "chief priests and scribes" to be evil, pompous men, who were working for their father, Satan. 
If YHVH'S Truth was known by all men, then the deception that these "chief priests and scribes" were using to confuse the people would be for nought. 

Well, in our time, it shall be again, that the "chief priests and scribes" (the disguised supernatural fallen angels and flesh servants of Satan) shall attempt to destroy YHVH'S Truth which shall be carried by YAHSHUA'S 'friends' (the 144,000 Elect of Israel). 
And, it shall be certain students (disciples) which were being taught and led by YAHSHUA'S 'friends' (being taught by The Elect) which shall fall away, be influenced by the evil spirits, and then deny Our FATHER by betraying YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends unto these "chief priests and scribes". 

"Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons." 

Judas, having made an agreement with the "chief priests and Pharisees", met and led the organized group of men who were sent out by these "chief priests and Pharisees" in order to apprehend YAHSHUA. 

Who are these "Pharisees" in our time? 
As we look at the definition for "Pharisees", we should be able to discern those 'types' in our time. 

5330 Pharisaios- 
A sect that seems to have started after the Jewish exile. In addition to all Old Testament books the Pharisees recognized in oral tradition a standard of belief and life. They sought for distinction and praise by outward observance of external rites and by outward forms of piety, and such as ceremonial washings, fastings, prayers, and alms giving; and, comparatively negligent of genuine piety, they prided themselves on their fancied good works. They held strenuously to a belief in the existence of good and evil angels, and to the expectation of a Messiah. And they cherished the hope that the dead, after a preliminary experience either of reward or of penalty in Hades, would be recalled to life by him, and be requited each according to his individual deeds. In opposition to the usurped dominion of the Herods and the rule of the Romans, they stoutly upheld the theocracy and their country's cause, and possessed great influence with the common people. According to Josephus they numbered more than
6,000. They were bitter enemies of Jesus and his cause, and were in turn severely rebuked by him for their avarice, ambition, hollow reliance on outward works, and affection of piety in order to gain popularity. 

Who shall Satan's "chief priests" be in the final hour? 

749 archiereus- 
1) chief priest, high priest Above all others, he was honored with the title of priest, the chief of priests. It was lawful for him to
perform the common duties of the priesthood, but his chief duty was, once a year on the day of atonement, to enter into the Holy of Holies (from which the other priests were excluded) and offer sacrifices for his own sins and the sins of the people, and to preside over the Sanhedrin (the Supreme Council), when convened for judicial deliberations. According to Mosaic law, no one could aspire to the high priesthood unless he were of the tribe of Aaron and descended from a high priestly family, and he on whom the office was conferred held it until death. But from the time of Antiochus Epiphanes, when the kings of Seleucideae and afterward the Herodian princes and the Romans arrogated to themselves the power of appointing the high priests, the office neither remained vested in the pontifical family nor was conferred on anyone for life, but it became venal, and could be transferred from one to another according to the will of civic or military rulers. Hence, it came to pass, that during the one hundred and seven years intervening between Herod the Great and the destruction of the holy city, 28 persons held the pontifical dignity. 
2) the high priests, these comprise in addition to one holding the high priestly office, both those who had previously discharged it and although disposed, continued to have great power in the state, as well as the members of the families from which high priests were created, provided that they had much influence in public affairs. 

Please keep in mind, in the final hour, that these shall be fakes... spurious, supernatural fallen angels who shall constitute the  'the Supreme Council'. 


Now let's think about that which this band of men had with them: "lanterns and torches and weapons." 

"lanterns" 
5322 phanos (fan-os'); 
from 5316; a lightener, i.e. light; lantern: 
KJV-- lantern. 
5316 phaino (fah'-ee-no); 
prolongation for the base of 5457; to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative): 
KJV-- appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think. 
5457 phos (foce); 
from an obsolete phao (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare 5316, 5346); luminousness (in the widest
application, nat. or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative): 
KJV-- fire, light. 
(Strong's) 

5322 phanos- 
a torch 
5316 phaino- 
1) to bring forth into the light, to cause to shine, to shed light 
2) to shine 
a) to shine, to be bright or resplendent 
b) to become evident, to be brought forth into the light, to come to view, to appear 
1) used of growing vegetation, to come to light 
2) to appear, to be seen 
3) exposed to view 
c) to meet the eyes, to strike the sight, to become clear or manifest, 
to be seen, to appear 
d) to appear to the mind, to seem to one's judgment or opinion 
5457 phos- 
1) light 
a) the light 
1) emitted by a lamp 
2) a heavenly light such as surrounds angels when they appear on earth 
b) anything that emits light 
1) a star 
2) fire because it is light and sheds light 
3) a lamp or a torch 
c) light, that is, brightness; 
used of a lamp 
2) metaphorically: 
a) God is light; light has an extremely delicate, subtle, pure, brilliant quality 
b) used of truth and its knowledge, together with the spiritual purity associated with it 
c) what is exposed to the view of all, openly, publicly 
d) reason, mind; 
the power of understanding especially moral and spiritual truth 
(Thayer's) 

"torches" 
2985 lampas (lam-pas'); 
from 2989; a "lamp" or flambeau: 
KJV-- lamp, light, torch. 
2989 lampo (lam'-po); 
a primary verb; to beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively): 
KJV-- give light, shine. 
(Strong's) 

2985 lampas- 
1) a torch 
2) a lamp, the flame of which is fed with oil 
2989 lampo- 
to shine 
(Thayer's) 

"weapons" 
3696 hoplon (hop'-lon); 
probably from a primary hepo (to be busy about); an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially offensive
for war): 
KJV-- armour, instrument, weapon. 
(Strong's) 

3696 hoplon- 
1) any tool or implement for preparing a thing 
arms used in warfare, weapons 
2) an instrument 
(Thayer's) 

It is a time of spiritual darkness, therefore these "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees" have not only one form of 'light', but two. And, these two forms of 'light' which these carried were artificial (fake) 'light'. 

What/Who is the True Light? 

John 8:12 
12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (KJV) 

John 9:4-5 
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 
5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. (KJV) 

What type of "weapons" will these "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees" be carrying with them? 
Now, we know that YAHSHUA'S 'friends/YHVH'S servants shall not be allowed to be physically harmed or killed. 
And, it shall not be until Satan, himself, is standing in the Holy Place, and not until the deception is as complete as it shall be,  that Satan, himself, shall kill, or order killed, YHVH'S Two Witnesses. But, this shall only be their flesh which shall die. 
But, at this point, in the final hour, when the "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees" go out after
YAHSHUA'S friends / YHVH'S servants to deliver them up to their 'Supreme Councils', it shall prior to Satan's arrival. 
YHVH'S Plan, that can not be altered, calls for HIS Elect to be delivered before these spurious councils. And, this delivering up is necessary by YHVH'S design so that The Gospel can be published unto the whole world. 

Mark 13:9 
9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. 

This "shall be beaten" refers to being scourged with words, brow beaten, and tongue lashings (harsh words). 

Mark 13:10-11 
10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations. 
11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.  (KJV) 

John 18: 
4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 

YAHSHUA knew all that was prophesied...HE understood "all things that should come upon him". 
HIS 'friends/servants' shall also understand all that which shall come upon them from this point in the final hour. 

"went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?" 
Please note that HE did not run away or hide HIMSELF from these who had come out against HIM, but that HE "went forth".

And, HE asked them, "Whom seek ye?" 

5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. 

When these "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisee", accompanied by the betrayers, come to apprehend YHVH'S servants/ YAHSHUA'S friends, HIS servants/friends shall ask "Whom seek ye?" 
Now, this "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisee" shall call for YHVH'S servants/ YAHSHUA'S friends by their own names, for it shall be their individual names which were turned into these councils by those likened unto Judas. 

At that point, what did YAHSHUA respond to these when they asked for HIM by the name "Jesus of Nazareth"? 
HE said, "I am". The word "he" in "I am he" is not written, but is understood. 
What is this "I am"? 

Exod 3:14 
14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent
me unto you. (KJV) 

This "I AM" that was upon YAHSHUA, is the same "I AM" that shall be upon YHVH'S servants / YAHSHUA'S friends. 
This is YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT. 

What happened when this "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisee" and 'Judas, the betrayer' heard The sacred Name spoken by YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT through the mouth of "Jesus of Nazareth"? 
This "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisee" and 'Judas, the betrayer' "went backward, and fell to the ground". 

YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT is so very awesome. So much so that all who come in the presence of HIS HOLY SPIRIT shall be taken aback and fall to their knees. 

Phil 2:1-11 
1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 
2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 
4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (KJV) 


John 18: 
7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. 

The "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisee", accompanied by the betrayers, after regaining their composure, will be asked for a second time, "Whom seek ye?". 
And, their response shall be 'the individual and specific names of YHVH'S servants/ YAHSHUA'S friends, just like it was in YAHSHUA'S time when they responded "Jesus of Nazareth". 

John 18: 
8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 
9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. 

"I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:" 
Again, YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT is giving the response to these "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisee", accompanied by the betrayers. And, this "if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way" is not a request, but a command by YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT.

Remember, that these which shall be studying with and under the guidance of YHVH'S servants/ YAHSHUA'S friends (the Elect) are students/disciples which FATHER has brought to be under the Elect's care during the final hour. 

These students/disciples have yet to be fully tested, and are not yet held completely responsible until they have been. 
They do not as yet have FATHER'S HOLY SPIRIT completely sealed upon their minds. 
Many shall stumble, but shall recover quickly. 

"That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none." 

John 10:1-18 
1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 
2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 
3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 
5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 
6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. 
7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 
8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 
9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 
11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 
12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 
13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. 
16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. 
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 
18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. (KJV) 

Ezek 34:1-31 
1 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 
2 Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? 
3 Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock. 
4 The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them. 
5 And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered. 
6 My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them. 
7 Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD; 
8 As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; 
9 Therefore, O ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD; 
10 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them. 
11 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. 
12 As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day. 
13 And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country. 
14 I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel. 
15 I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD. 
16 I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment. 
17 And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats. 
18 Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet? 
19 And as for my flock, they eat that which ye have trodden with your feet; and they drink that which ye have fouled with your feet. 
20 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD unto them; Behold, I, even I, will judge between the fat cattle and between the lean cattle. 
21 Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad; 
22 Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle. 
23 And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd. 
24 And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a prince among them; I the LORD have spoken it. 
25 And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods. 
26 And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing. 
27 And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hand of those that served themselves of them. 
28 And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall make them afraid. 
29 And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more. 
30 Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD. 
31 And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD. 

John 18: 
10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.   (KJV)

First let's look at what these names mean. 

"Simon Peter" 
"Simon" (Greek derivation) is the Hebrew name/word #8095, and refers to 'to hear intelligently', or 'to understand and obey'. 
"Peter" means 'rock'. 

"Malchus" 
"Malchus" is from the Greek verb ptuo meaning 'to spit', which is from the verb petomai ( Greek #4072) which means 'to fly'. 

Now, remember that "Simon Peter" is an example of the students / disciples which shall be learning under YHVH'S servants / YAHSHUA'S friends (the Elect). 
As we can see in the book of Acts, that 40 days of infallible proofs shall still be necessary for the disciples/students, before they shall be sealed along with those already in YHVH'S House. 

Acts 1:2-26 
2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 
3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 
4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 
5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 
6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 
9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 
10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 
11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. 
12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. 
13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. 
14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 
15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 
16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. 
17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. 
18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. 
19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. 
20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. 
21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 
22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. 
23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 
24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 
25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 
26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. (KJV) 

So it goes that because these students/disciples shall still be in need of 40 days of infallible proofs, they are not yet sealed and  they shall stumble in their walk just a bit. But, through their stumblings, many others shall be brought to YHVH'S Truth as they witness these standing back up again for Our FATHER and HIS Truth. 

Therefore when we read, "Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus", we know that Simon Peter, one who stood for and upon YAHSHUA The Rock... 
Simon Peter, one of these students/disciples who had ears to hear YHVH'S Truth, still yet, in the heat of the moment, for fear for his teacher, lashed out and smote the servant, Malchus (a flesh man who had been taught that he would 'fly away' as spit (water) flies from the mouths of men). 

Is this a stumbling? 
Yes, for momentarily, this student/disciple was trying to use the power of his own arm (or his own harsh words) to prevent that which YHVH has deemed must occur. YHVH'S Elect have need to be delivered up to the councils so that the Truth from YHVH through HIS HOLY SPIRIT can be published. 
Now, note that Simon Peter "smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear". 
Was it his job or right to judge this confused flesh man? Even this confused flesh man, who had been taught he would 'fly away' and was therefore working for and with YHVH'S enemies, can repent and overcome. But, he needs his spiritual ears (right ear) in order to hear YHVH'S Truth, and then make an educated decision as to whom to follow and work for. 


John 18: 
11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? 

Now, there are two separate sentences/statements here. 
First, YAHSHUA said unto Simon Peter, "Put up thy sword into the sheath". 
In other words, HE is telling him to hold his tongue and not attempt to stop that which has need to occur. 

In the last 'hour', when YHVH'S Elect shall be teaching those that YHVH shall bring unto them, the Elect will have need to instruct their students not to be fearful or overly protective of their teachers, because it is according to YHVH'S Will that they (the Elect) are delivered up for a testimony. 
FATHER has made a promise that not one hair shall be harmed on HIS Elect's heads. 
And, Satan's spurious 'prophets' do not want to martyr one of YHVH'S servants. Instead, they want the world to think of them (the spurious prophets) as the 'good guys', and they outwardly will appear very compassionate. 

The 2nd part is a question. 
"the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?" 
What is this "cup"? 

The suffering and death of Jesus was His cup <Matt. 26:39-40; John 18:11>. For Him, the endurance of suffering was to drink the cup <Matt. 20:22-23>. But through this suffering, He provided a way for our salvation. 
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) (Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) 

Except that YAHSHUA had fulfilled all that HE had (drank from the cup), we would not have a means for salvation today. 
But, HE did drink of the cup, HE did undergo and experience all these things for our sakes. 

Can HIS Elect do any less? 
HIS Elect shall not be physically harmed, but nonetheless, they shall experience the emotional and spiritual affects of having their character ripped to shreds, and even have their sanity put in question. They shall be scorned, ridiculed, brow beaten, and shunned by most of the world. 

Not one of us is equal unto YAHSHUA, but we can drink of the cup. 
But, no matter what our title/task is, we are nothing special within ourselves. 
There is no longer need for any other flesh sacrifice, YAHSHUA was our One and Only, True, Fit sacrifice for all times. 
Satan (after he finally arrives, and in the last few days of the final hour) shall kill YHVH'S Two Witnesses. 

Now, since the Nelson's dictionary referenced Matthew 20, let's go there. 

Matt 20:20-23 
20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. 
21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. 
22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. 
23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.  (KJV) 

"Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with" 
HIS servants and friends shall indeed endure all that HE did, with the exception of physical harm/death. 
And, they shall be baptized with the 2nd baptism, the Baptism of HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 
Yet, there are Two who were predestined before this earth age, who shall sit beside HIM. 
Who are these Two? 
They shall suffer flesh deaths at the hands of Satan. And, likened unto YAHSHUA, they shall arise after three and a half days. 

Rev 11:3-19 
3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. 
4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. 
5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed. 
6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will. 
7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them. 
8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. 
9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. 
10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth. 
11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. 
12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them. 
13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. 
14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. 
15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. 
16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, 
17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. 
18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. 
19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.  (KJV) 

John 18: 
12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, 

How many does it take to apprehend and deliver up one man? 
"the band and the captain and officers of the Jews" 

"the band" 
4686 speira (spi'-rah); 
of immed. Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of 138 in the sense of its cognate 1507; a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e.
(figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also [by analogy] a squad of Levitical janitors): 
KJV-- band. 

4686 speira- 
1) anything rolled into a circle or ball, anything wound, rolled up, folded together 
2) a military cohort 
a) the tenth part of legion 
1) about 600 men, that is, legionaries 
2) if auxiliaries either 500 or 1,000 
3) a maniple, or the 13th part of a legion 
b) any band, company, or detachment of soldiers 

"the captain" 
5506 chiliarchos (khil-ee'-ar-khos); 
from 5507 and 757; the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"); i.e. colonel: 
KJV-- (chief, high) captain. 

5506 chiliarchos- 
1) a chiliarch, the commander of a thousand soldiers 
2) the commander of a Roman cohort (a military tribunal) 
3) any military commander 

"officers" 
5257 huperetes (hoop-ay-ret'-ace); 
from 5259 and a derivative of eresso (to row); an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable): 
KJV-- minister, officer, servant. 

5257 huperetes- 
a servant 
a) an underrower, a subordinate rower 
b) anyone who serves with hands: a servant 
1) in the New Testament, used of the officers and attendants of magistrates as of the officer who executes penalties 
2) used of the attendants of a king, servants, retinue, the soldiers of a king, of the attendant of a synagogue 
3) used of anyone ministering or rendering service 
c) anyone who aids another in any work 
1) an assistant 
2) used of a preacher of the gospel 


Now, let's see if we can get the picture. 
This "captain" refers to a military officer, therefore is of the civil government. 
Because these so-called 'Jews' had represented to the civil government that YAHSHUA'S teachings and miracles were acts and words of sedition against the civil government, this captain (high ranking military officer or government agent) was sent to arrest HIM. 
The "band" is a detachment of soldiers. These would also be of the civil government. 
The "officers" speaks of local law enforcement. The federal government having jurisdiction over the arrest because it was represented as an act of sedition against the federal government, the local law enforcement officers would then take a subordinate role in the arrest. 
Please note that the verse spoke of "officers of the Jews". 
In YAHSHUA'S particular case, the local law enforcement officers were of the land (area, country) of Judea, therefore were spoken of as being "of the Jews". 

YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends do not all live in the same country, therefore the government captain and band shall be of whatever federal government where YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends live and are citizens. And, the local law enforcement officers shall be of the community, town, precinct where YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends have their residence. 

The reason that these federal and local government personnel shall be brought into this, is because the religious contingents (supernatural or flesh) do not have the power to apprehend or arrest a private citizen, much less try them. 

Now, in this country (our nation, the U.S.) we have a 'Bill of Rights' and laws that protect us. 
The 'freedom of speech' is one of our basic rights. 
Under our laws, the Elect shall be able to continue to teach YHVH'S Truth during the final 'hour'. 
Now, FATHER gave us warning. HE has told us as we are out in public, we must be mindful not to break the law or give reason to be arrested too soon. 

Luke 12:58-59 
58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. 
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. (KJV) 

"thou goest" refers to 'being among'. This "thou goest" is the Greek word #5217, and is a combination of #5259 and #71. 
The "adversary" is Satan or any who work (knowingly or unknowingly) for Satan. 
The words "as thou art in the way" refers to 'being in public view', or 'as you walk the path set for you by YHVH'. 
The phrase "give diligence" refers to 'making a concerted effort' or 'work hard at'. 
"that thou mayest be delivered from him" refers to 'being able to leave or depart' the company of the enemy. 
The penalty for not acting wisely and according to YHVH'S Will, in this case, is that you will be in jeopardy of losing your ability to be of service to YHVH, because you will be arrested too soon, tried on charges that will only demean your character, and sentenced to prison. 

There is a particular time in the sequence of events when YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends are to be delivered up. 
And, if one is already in prison, that one will not be able to serve Our FATHER. 

John 18: 
13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 

Who was "Annas" and who does he represent in the final 'hour'? 
Annas had been deposed (removed from his position and replaced by his son) the same year that YAHSHUA'S ministry began  3 1/2 years earlier. Yet, because of his extended knowledge of the Law, he was consulted first on what charges could be legally brought against YAHSHUA. 

ANNAS 
[AN us] (grace of Jehovah)-- one of the high priests at Jerusalem, along with CAIAPHAS, when John the Baptist began his ministry, about A. D. 26 <Luke 3:2>. Quirinius, governor of Syria, appointed Annas as high priest about A. D. 6 or 7. Although Annas was deposed by Valerius Gratus, the PROCURATOR of Judea, about A. D. 15, he was still the most influential of the priests and continued to carry the title of high priest <Luke 3:2; Acts 4:6>. 
After his removal, Annas was officially succeeded by each of his five sons, one grandson, and his son-in-law CAIAPHAS, the high priest who presided at the trial of Jesus <Matt. 26:3,57; John 18:13-14>. During His trial, Jesus was first taken to Annas, who then sent Jesus to Caiaphas <John 18:13,24>. Both Annas and Caiaphas were among the principal examiners when Peter and John were arrested <Acts 4:6>. 
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) (Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) 

[A 'Procurator' was a Roman provincial administrator much like a governor.] 

QUIRINIUS 
[kwy REN ih us] (meaning unknown)-- Roman governor of Syria at the time of Jesus' birth <Luke 2:1-5>; (Cyrenius, KJV).
Quirinius is mentioned in connection with a census taken for tax purposes. The census was not a local affair; the Roman emperor Augustus (ruled 31 B. C.- A. D. 14) had decreed that all the world, or the Roman Empire, should be taxed. For this purpose, Joseph and Mary made their pilgrimage to Bethlehem. While they were there, Jesus was born. 
The Gospel of Luke reports that Quirinius was governor of Syria at a time when HEROD THE GREAT was still alive.
According to historians, the governor of Syria at this time was Quintilius Varus. Quirinius may have been a military commander who shared civil duties with Varus. 
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) (Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) 


"Annas" 
452 Hannas (han'-nas); 
of Hebrew origin [2608]; Annas (i.e. 367), an Israelite: 
KJV-- Annas. 
2608 katagnumi (kat-ag'-noo-mee); 
from 2596 and the base of 4486; to rend in pieces, i.e. crack apart: 
KJV-- break. 

452 Annas- 
Annas = "humble" 
high priest of the Jews, elevated to the priesthood by Quirinius (Cyrenius) the governor of Syria circa 6 or 7 A. D., but
afterward deposed by Valerius Gratus, the procurator of Judaea, who put in his place, first Ismael, son of Phabi, and shortly after Eleazar, son of Annas. From the latter, the office passed to Simon; from Simon circa 18 A. D. to Caiaphas, but Annas even after he had been put out of office, continued to have great influence. 

Now we are hearing so very much in our news of today about the 'separation of church and state'. 
But, even today, there are offices which oversee freedom in religion. 

You may want to check out the 'United States Department of State' and the 'United States Commission on International Religious Freedom'. 

Now, when the supernatural entities (disguised fallen angels/spurious prophets) are here during the final hour, there shall be a need for a person or council that will work between the religious government and the civil government. 
As we can see, the Roman governor appointed the religious high priest. 
Now a 'high priest' is the supreme civil head of his people. 


PRIEST, HIGH 
A chief priest of the Hebrew people, especially of the ancient Jewish Levitical priesthood traditionally traced from AARON.
Head priest, the great one from his brothers, and ruler of the house of God are literal translations of references to this officer <Lev. 21:10; 2 Chr. 19:11>. The high priest was the supreme civil head of his people. Aaron held this position above his sons that was to continue in the firstborn of successive holders of the office. The high priest was distinguished from his fellow priests by the clothes he wore, the duties he performed, and the particular requirements placed upon him as spiritual head of God's people. 
Character and Conduct. Although the office of high priest was hereditary, its holder had to be without physical defect as well as holy in conduct <Lev. 21:6-8>. He must not show grief for the dead-- even his father or mother-- by removing his headdress or letting his hair go unkempt. He must not tear his clothes in grief or go near a dead body. Leaving his duties unperformed because of a death would "profane the sanctuary" <Lev. 21:12>. He could marry only a "virgin of his own people" <Lev. 21:14>, or a believer in God. She could not be a widow, a divorced woman, or an impure woman. He must not, by a bad marriage, spoil his own holiness or endanger the holiness of his son who would succeed him. 
Consecration. A high priest was consecrated (installed in office) by an elaborate seven-day service at the tabernacle or Temple <Exodus 29; Leviticus 8>. He was cleansed by bathing, then dressed in the garments and symbols he must wear in his ministry and anointed with special oil. Sacrifices of sin offering, burnt offering, and consecration offering were made for him; and he was anointed again with oil and blood of the sacrifice. Thus "sanctified" to serve as a priest and "consecrated" to offer sacrifice
<Ex. 28:41; 29:9>, he became "the saint [holy one] of the Lord" <Ps. 106:16>. 
Dress. The high priest's special dress represented his function as mediator between God and man. Over the trousers, coat, girdle, and cap, worn by all priests, the high priest wore an EPHOD, a twopiece apron reaching to his hips, made of royal colors (blue, purple, and scarlet), and sewed with gold thread. By two onyx stones bearing the names of the twelve tribes of Israel fastened to the shoulders of the ephod, he brought the whole nation before God in all his priestly acts <Ex. 28:5-14>. 
The "breastplate of judgment," made of the same material was attached to the front of the ephod <Ex. 28:15-30>. On its front were 12 precious stones engraved with the names of the 12 tribes. In its pocket, directly over his heart, were the URIM AND THUMMIM <Ex. 28:30>, the medium through which God could communicate His will. By this the high priest was Israel's advocate before God and God's spokesman to them. 
Over the breastplate he wore the blue "robe of the ephod" <Ex. 28:31>. Around its hem were pomegranates, pointing to the divine law as sweet and delicious spiritual food <Deut. 8:3>, and bells that would ring as he went "into the holy place before the Lord... that he may not die" <Ex. 28:35>. The bells announced God's gracious salvation for He had accepted the people in the person of their advocate, the high priest. 
On his forehead the high priest wore "the holy crown" of gold engraved with the words, "Holiness to the Lord" <Ex. 28:36-37>. Thus he was represented as bearing "the iniquity of the holy things" <Ex. 28:38> which Israel offered to God and crowned mediator, making atonement for the nation so God might accept their gifts and show them favor. 
All these garments stood for the "glory and beauty" <Ex. 28:40> which God placed upon his priests, sanctifying them to minister in His name <Ex. 28:3>. 
Particular Services. The high priest held a leadership position in seeing that all responsibilities of the priests were carried out <2 Chr. 19:11>. He could participate in all priestly ministry, but certain functions were given only to him. As he alone wore the Urim and the Thummim, Israel came to him to learn the will of God <Deut. 33:8>. For this reason Joshua was to "ask counsel" of Eleazar regarding the movements of the army in the conquest of the land of Canaan <Num. 27:21>. Even John recognized prophecy as a gift belonging to the high priest <John 11:49-52>. The high priest had to offer a sin offering for his own sins and the sin of the whole congregation <Lev. 4:3-21>. At the death of the high priest freedom was granted to all who were confined to the CITIES OF REFUGE for accidentally causing the death of another person <Num. 35:28>. 
The most important responsibility of the high priest was to conduct the service on the DAY OF ATONEMENT, the tenth day of the seventh month each year. On this day he alone entered the Holy Place inside the veil before God. Having made sacrifice for himself and for the people, he brought the blood into the Holy of Holies and sprinkled it on the mercy seat, "God's throne." This he did to make atonement for himself and the people for all their sins committed during the year just ended <Ex. 30:10; Leviticus 16>. It is with this particular service that the ministry of Jesus as high priest is compared <Heb. 9:1-28>. 
Historical Development. ELEAZAR succeeded Aaron <Num. 20:28> and served at Shiloh where the tabernacle was erected after the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites <Josh. 18:1>. He was followed by his son PHINEHAS <Num. 25:11-12; Josh. 24:33>. ELI, a descendant of Ithamar, the younger brother of Eleazar, held the office by the Lord's choice <1 Sam. 2:28> at the end of the period of the judges, the change being unexplained. Because of the sins of Eli's sons, SAMUEL appears to have succeeded Eli <1 Sam. 2:12-36; 7:5,9-10,17>, although he is not called a high priest, and did not regularly function at the tabernacle. Eli's sons cared for the tabernacle at Nob after the destruction of Shiloh <1 Samuel 21--22>. ABIATHAR, a descendant of Eli, escaped Saul's slaughter of the priests at Nob <1 Sam. 22:19-21> taking the ephod with him and serving with David <1 Sam. 23:9; 30:7>. 
David appointed ZADOK, a descendant of Eleazar, to serve at the tabernacle at Gibeon <1 Chr. 16:39> at the same time that he took the ark to Jerusalem. Zadok and Abimelech, the son of Abiathar, are listed as priests among David's officers. Zadok crowned Solomon <1 Kin. 1:39> and was appointed by him as high priest in the place of Abiathar when the latter was banished for supporting Adonijah's claim to the throne <1 Kin. 2:26-27,35>. This made him the first high priest to minister in the Temple. His line of high priests served there until the Babylonian Captivity <1 Chr. 6:3-15>. 
Mutual support and encouragement characterized the Davidic kings and high priests. David organized 24 groups of priests to serve by turn at the Temple, supervised by both Zadok and Abiathar <1 Chr. 24:6,31>. Solomon confirmed the appointments of his father <2 Chr. 8:14-15>. Jehoshaphat organized priests, Levites, and chief men of Israel under the leadership of the high priest to go through the land teaching the people the law, encouraging them to faithful, reverent service <2 Chronicles 19>. The high priest Jehoiada protected Joash from Athaliah's murder of the king's sons and organized his coronation and the destruction of Athaliah <2 Chr. 22:10--23:21>. 
Kings Hezekiah and Josiah assisted the high priests in reform and restoration of the Temple and its worship after its desecration by Ahaz and Manasseh <2 Chronicles 30--31,34--35>. Ezekiel announced that the sons of Zadok would be priests in the new Temple <Ezek. 44:15-16> because they had not rejected God when Israel went astray <1 Kin. 12:31; 2 Chr. 11:13-15; 13:9>. 
After the Captivity, JOSHUA the high priest, of the sons of Zadok <Hag. 1:1> and ZERUBBABEL of the house of David-- the governor appointed by Cyrus-- led the rebuilding of the Temple. As no further governors were appointed, the high priest became sole political and religious leader. Great care was taken by Ezra and Nehemiah to restore the Mosaic order in purity, but interference by unprincipled civil rulers took a sad toll on the purity and influence of the high priest. The Syrian, ANTIOCHUS IV, removed the Zadokite high priest and replaced him with a man from a non-priestly family. 
In the revolt that followed and the consequent independence, the Hasmoneans, a family of ordinary priests, took political control. In 153 B. C. one of them, Jonathan, assumed the high priest's office, and later the royal title. When Herod came to power under Rome in 37 B. C. he arbitrarily deposed and appointed high priests as he pleased, and did away with anointing them. 
During this period until the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A. D., five prominent families of high priests held power. ANNAS was the leader of one of these. His son-in-law CAIAPHAS, five of his sons, and a grandson held the office.
Although Annas had been replaced by Caiaphas before the time of Jesus' ministry, his influence continued <Luke 3:2; John 18:13,24>. 
New Testament Times. In the New Testament as in the Old, the "high priest was appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices" <Heb. 8:3>, and was referred to as "God's high priest" and "ruler of [the] people" <Acts 23:4-5>. He was the president of the SANHEDRIN, the highest ruling body of the Jews <Matt. 26:3>. But the office ceased to be hereditary, and it was subject to the whim of the political power, Rome. The high priests' religious influence was weakened by the rising power of the scribes and Pharisees, and they became known for their materialism and thirst for power. 
Above all, the high priest and his fellow priests were threatened by the presence of Jesus in His Father's house, for they had changed it from a "house of prayer for all nations" <Mark 11:17> to a place of merchandise, a "den of thieves" <Matt. 21:12-13; Luke 19:45-48; John 2:14-16>. 
The "chief priests" were the holders of the priestly offices of higher rank in the Temple and, along with the high priest, were leaders in the Sanhedrin. That they had administrative authority in the Temple is indicated by their agreement with Judas concerning his betrayal of Jesus <Matt. 27:6; Luke 22:4-5>. The chief priests led the opposition to Jesus at His trial <Mark 15:3,11; Luke 23:23>. They were equally prominent in their opposition to the apostles and the Christian church <Acts 4:6; 9:14, 21>. Along with all the council, the high priest and chief priests condemned Jesus to death <Matt. 26:65-66>, mocked Him as He was dying <v. 41>, and sealed His grave <Matthew 26--27>.  Jesus as High Priest. The New Testament's most important references to the high priest are found in the Epistle to the Hebrews, referring to Jesus. Qualifying Himself to be a merciful and faithful high priest by becoming man of the seed of Abraham <Heb. 2:11-18>, He is sympathetic with our weaknesses <Heb. 4:15>. He did not assume the office of high priest for
glory <Heb. 5:5>, but was called by God to the office, and not of the order of Aaron, but of Melchizedek <Heb. 5:10>. He had no need, as the sons of Aaron, to offer sacrifices for His own sins, and then for the sins of the people; for He had no sin <Heb. 7:27-28>. They offered animal blood that could never take sin away <Heb. 10:1-4>. But he offered His own blood <Heb. 9:12> once for all <Heb. 9:26; 10:10,12>. They were many priests, because they died <Heb. 7:23>; His is an eternal priesthood because He lives forever <Heb. 7:25>. Their priesthood was performed in an earthly model of the real sanctuary <Heb. 8:5>; He performs His ministry in heaven itself <Heb. 4:14; 9:11>, seated at the right hand of God <Heb. 10:12>. By His one offering He has achieved His goal-- the sanctification of His people. We may therefore come directly into the presence of God through the "one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" <1 Tim. 2:5>. 
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) (Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) 

So, during the final hour there shall be a flesh man/men or council of men who are well known to the people who will act as a liaison between the religious government and the civil government. This person/persons shall have need to have knowledge (knowledge of truth or traditions) of both the civil governmental laws and the religious laws. 

And, it shall be this flesh man/men or council of men, who are well known to the people, who shall determine what charges can be brought against YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends.

John 18: 
14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 

Who is "Caiaphas"? 
2533 Kaiaphas- 
Caiaphas = "as comely" 
a high priest of the Jews appointed to that office by Valerius Gratus, governor of Judaea, after removal of Simon, son of Camith, 18 A. D., and was removed 36 A. D. by Vitellius, governor of Syria, who appointed Jonathan, son of Ananus (Annus, father-in-law of Caiaphas), his successor. 
(Thayer's) 

2533 Kaiaphas (kah-ee-af'-as); 
of Aramaic origin; the dell; Caiaphas (i.e. Cajepha), an Israelite: 
KJV-- Caiaphas. 
(Strong's) 

Let us look at the words "should die": 
599 apothnesko (ap-oth-nace'-ko); 
from 575 and 2348; to die off (literally or figuratively): 
KJV-- be dead, death, die, lie a-dying, be slain (X with). 
575 apo (apo'); 
a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative): 
KJV-- (X here-) after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for (-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-) on (-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. 
2348 thnesko (thnay'-sko); 
a strengthened form of a simpler primary thano (than'-o) (which is used for it only in certain tenses); to die (literally or figuratively): 
KJV-- be dead, die. 
(Strong's) 

599 apothnesko- 
to die 
a) used of the natural death of man 
b) used of the violent death of man or animals 
c) to perish by means of something 
d) used of trees which dry up and of seeds which rot when planted 
e) used of eternal death, to be subject to eternal misery in hell 
575 apo- 
1) used of separation 
a) used of local separation, after verbs of motion from a place 
that is, of departing, of fleeing 
b) used of separation of a part from the whole 
where of a whole some part is taken 
c) used of any kind of separation of one thing from another by 
which the union or fellowship of the two is destroyed 
d) used of a state of separation, that is, of distance: 
physical: used of distance of place temporal: used of distance of time 
2) used of origin 
a) used of the place whence anything is, comes, befalls, is taken 
b) used of origin of a cause 
2348 thnesko- 
1) to die, to be dead 
2) metaphorically, to be spiritually dead 
(Thayer's) 

The words "it was expedient" is a way of saying that it would be 'advantageous' and / or 'politically profitable'. 

Now, it is important for us to understand this position of 'high priest'. 
749 archiereus- 
1) chief priest, high priest Above all others, he was honored with the title of priest, the chief of priests. It was lawful for him to perform the common duties of the priesthood, but his chief duty was, once a year on the day of atonement, to enter into the Holy of Holies (from which the other priests were excluded) and offer sacrifices for his own sins and the sins of the people, and to preside over the Sanhedrin (the Supreme Council), when convened for judicial deliberations. According to Mosaic law, no one could aspire to the high priesthood unless he were of the tribe of Aaron and descended from a high priestly family, and he
on whom the office was conferred held it until death. But from the time of Antiochus Epiphanes, when the kings of Seleucideae and afterward the Herodian princes and the Romans arrogated to themselves the power of appointing the high priests, the office neither remained vested in the pontifical family nor was conferred on anyone for life, but it became venal, and could be transferred from one to another according to the will of civic or military rulers. Hence, it came to pass, that during the one hundred and seven years intervening between Herod the Great and the destruction of the holy city, 28 persons held the pontifical dignity. 
2) the high priests, these comprise in addition to one holding the high priestly office, both those who had previously discharged it and although disposed, continued to have great power in the state, as well as the members of the families from which high priests were created, provided that they had much influence in public affairs. 
3) Used of Christ because by undergoing a bloody death he offered himself as an expiatory sacrifice to God, and has entered into the heavenly sanctuary where he continually intercedes on our behalf. 
(Thayer's) 

The 'political power' that "Caiaphas" held was not granted to him by YHVH, but by the civil/military government. 
And, this 'politically/governmentally appointed judge', "Caiaphas", knew, at this time, it would be 'advantageous' and / or 'politically profitable' unto the people (in the sight of the government) that "one man should die for the people (populace)". 

This Roman government did not necessarily endorse this 'religion of the Jews'. The Roman government was concerned with  governing (controlling) all the people of the land, and concerned with taxation which lined their pockets. 
Therefore, by appointing the 'high priest', this Roman civil/political government would have influence among the large number "of the Jews" that they ruled over. 

In the final 'hour', just before Satan's appearance on the earth, there shall be men ('high priests') appointed who shall make it appear that it is expedient to have YHVH'S servants/government delivered up, brought before their religious councils, and to destroy their credibility (attempt to spiritually kill them and kill YHVH'S Truth they shall be carrying forth). It shall be 'YAHSHUA, the True SAVIOR, HIS WORD' that is carried forth through YHVH'S vessels which Satan's government/followers shall desire to 'put to death', not the physical bodies of YHVH'S servants. So, in this manner, these shall once again be attempting to crucify CHRIST. 
It shall be the 'CHRIST' that is upon you that these will attempt to destroy. 

John 18: 
15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 

Now, this "another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest" is not one of the original 12 disciples. 
This "another disciple" speaks of a pupil who has been taught by YAHSHUA. 
And, we are told in this verse, "that disciple was known unto the high priest". 
This "was known" speaks of 'being well known'. 
So, this student of YAHSHUA'S was well known by the high priest and by the door keepers. 
Could this have been Nicodemus, or perhaps, Joseph of Arimathea? 

NICODEMUS 
[nick oh DEE mus] (conqueror of the people)-- a PHARISEE and a member of the SANHEDRIN who probably became a disciple of Jesus <John 3:1,4, 9; 7:50>. He was described by Jesus as "the teacher of Israel," implying he was well trained in Old Testament law and tradition. 
Nicodemus was a wealthy, educated and powerful man-- well respected by his people and a descendant of the patriarch Abraham. Yet Jesus said to him, "You must be born again" <John 3:7>. The Greek adverb translated again can also mean "from the beginning" (suggesting a new creation) and "from above" (that is, from God). In other words Jesus told Nicodemus that physical generation was not enough, nor could his descent from the line of Abraham enable him to be saved. Only as a person has a spiritual generation-- a birth from above-will he be able to see the kingdom of God. 
The next time Nicodemus appears in the Gospel of John, he shows a cautious, guarded sympathy with Jesus. When the Sanhedrin began to denounce Jesus as a false prophet, Nicodemus counseled the court by saying, "Does our law judge a man before it hears him and knows what he is doing?" <John 7:51>. 
Nicodemus appears a third and final time in the Gospel of John. Obviously a wealthy man, he purchased about a hundred pounds of spices to be placed between the folds of the cloth in which Jesus was buried <John 19:39>. Nothing else is known of Nicodemus from the Bible. But there is reason to believe that he became a follower of Jesus. 
Christian tradition has it that Nicodemus was baptized by Peter and John, suffered persecution from hostile Jews, lost his membership in the Sanhedrin, and was forced to leave Jerusalem because of his Christian faith. Further mention is made of him in The Gospel of Nicodemus, an apocryphal narrative of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. 
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) (Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) 

ARIMATHEA 
[air ih mah THEE ah] (a height)-- a city in the Judean hills northwest of Jerusalem. It was the home of Joseph, a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, who placed the body of Jesus in his new tomb <Luke 23:50>. 
(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) (Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) 

John 19:38-42 
38 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. 
39 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. 
40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. 
41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. 
42 There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. (KJV) 

Please note that YAHSHUA was taken unto the "palace of the high priest". 

Let's look at this sequence of events that are the examples of that which shall occur when YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S
friends are delivered up. 

In John 18, we have looked at this. 
John 18:1-3 
1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. 
2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. 
3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. (KJV) 

Let us now compare John 18: 1-3 with that which was given unto us in Matthew 26. 
The garden, spoken of in John 18, is called Gethsemane. 

Matt 26:36-46 
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 
37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 
38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 
39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 
40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 
41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 
42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 
43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 
44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 
45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 
46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. (KJV) 

Matt 26:47-56 
47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 
48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 
49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 
50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 
51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. 
52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 
53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 
54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 
55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I
sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. 
56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.  (KJV) 

Please note that this "band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees" (spoken of in John 18) is described as "a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people".

Mark 14 and Luke 22 reiterates these events.

Let us remember that Peter shall be representative of some of those who shall be pupils learning YHVH'S Truth under YAHSHUA'S friends/YHVH'S servants during this final hour.
Those students/disciples, likened unto Peter, shall truly believe in their hearts that they would be ready to stand firm for  YHVH'S Truth. But, when 'put under fire' these disciples/pupils stumble momentarily.

How many times did Peter stumble by denying YAHSHUA? It was prophesied that he would deny YAHSHUA (who was in the flesh) three times, and three times he did deny HIM.

Shall these students/disciples be in danger of blasphemy against YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT?

Matt 12:31-32
31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. (KJV)

Mark 3:28-29
28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation: (KJV)

No, for these students/disciples are yet ready to receive YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT.
They are not the ones being delivered unto councils at this point. It shall be YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends who shall be delivered, and they are the only ones who could commit, if it were possible, the unforgivable sin.

These students/disciples, likened unto Peter, shall witness the events when YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends are delivered up. And, prior to these events, they would have sworn that they would never deny knowing their teachers and the truth that which they have taught.
But, it is not the flesh man/woman teacher that these should owe their allegiance nor should look to for salvation, but unto  YHVH through YAHSHUA, JESUS CHRIST, HIS HOLY Word.

So, let us continue with the scriptures.

John 18:
16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

This "high priest" is actually the former high priest, Annas.

Again, this "other disciple, which was known unto the high priest" was one who was known by and possibly had formerly worked with this "high priest", thereby having had the credentials to be allowed into these proceedings.

This "other disciple" would also then be acknowledged by the door keeper as having the authority to bring in Peter (those  likened unto Peter).

At this point, it is necessary to remember the warning given.

Luke 12:58-59
58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. (KJV)

Why did Peter put himself in this predicament?
We know that Peter truly loved YAHSHUA. But, what did he think he could do?
Did he imagine in his heart that he could prevent anything from happening to his beloved teacher, YAHSHUA, JESUS CHRIST?
Peter had already been chastised once for trying to alter/prevent that which must occur.
"Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?" John 18:10-11.

John 18:
17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.

Because Peter had placed himself in this predicament, he had boxed himself in.
He could either deny knowledge of YAHSHUA, of being HIS disciple, or he could be put himself in danger of being delivered before the judge and imprisoned. And then, what help would he be then unto Our FATHER if he were imprisoned?
"When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison."

Any self-pride that Peter may have had was starting to be squelched as he began his denials.
This was the first denial, and two more shall come very quickly.

Who is this "damsel that kept the door"?
This is a bondswoman/slave/servant, one who was in bondage to this "high priest", his office and this 'government/religion'.
In other words, she was not a "chaste virgin" awaiting the return of The BRIDEGROOM, YAHSHUA, JESUS CHRIST, but  was a servant, a spiritual concubine, in bondage to those working for the spurious 'Bridegroom/Satan'.

Why did she ask Peter, "Art not thou also one of this man's disciples?".
Had she seen him in the company of YAHSHUA, learning from HIM and doing HIS Will?
Well, YAHSHUA'S teachings were not done in secret. So, when YAHSHUA was teaching the people, the people would see these who were studying and working under HIM.

Can you see how this shall come about in the final hour?

John 18:
18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

What is Peter doing among these "servants and officers" of the "high priest"?

What were these "servants and officers" of the "high priest" doing?
"And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves:"

There are several verses which come to mind when reading this verse.

Lev 10:1
1 And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not. (KJV)

Num 26:61
61 And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before the LORD. (KJV)

Rev 8:5
5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and  thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake. (KJV)

Was Peter warming himself by YHVH'S "fire of coals"?
No, he was warming himself with the same "fire of coals" that these "servants and officers" of the "high priest" had made and were warming themselves.

John 18:
19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

The questioning of YAHSHUA then began.
The former "high priest" Annas asked YAHSHUA of HIS disciples and of HIS doctrine.

20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always  resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?
23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

YAHSHUA responded truthfully to the questions by this "high priest", but offered no more than was necessary.
Did HE name HIS disciples? No.
Did HE explain HIS doctrine? No, because this "high priest" already knew the answer to this question.

Why was YAHSHUA sent unto the former high priest, Annas, first?
Well, today, we would probably refer to this in legal terms as a deposition, as Annas attempted to depose YAHSHUA'S testimony.

24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

After this 'deposition' by Annas, then YAHSHUA was taken unto the current "high priest", "Caiaphas".

25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied  it, and said, I am not.

Where was Peter while YAHSHUA was sent bound unto Caiaphas the high priest?
He was still with those "servants and officers" of the "high priest" who had made and were warming themselves with their "fire of coals".
He was still warming himself by their strange fire.

Was Peter lingering too long in the midst of the enemy?
Well, it was long enough for the enemy to began asking accusatory questions of Peter.
And, what was Peter's response when these said by accusation, "Art not thou also one of his disciples?".
"He denied it, and said, I am not."
This was the second denial, and the third comes very quickly.

26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?
27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

This "One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off" was a kinsman to Malchus.
Yet, this kinsman of Malchus asks "Did not I see thee in the garden with him?". This tells us that this person was also one who accompanied this band of men which went to take YAHSHUA into custody.

"Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew."

At what time would "the cock crew"?
Early in the morning is when the rooster crows.
But, the beginning of this day shall be the darkest of all days.

The discussion entitled 2nd Baptism/Sealed has need to be considered before continuing on in "Six Days" John 18 (6).

John 18:
28 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

After YAHSHUA had been taken unto Caiaphas (Matthew 26), and the two false witness had testified falsely against HIM, then YAHSHUA was taken unto Pilate, who was of the civil government.
Now, please note that these men of the chief priests office did not enter into the "hall of judgment" (courtroom).

There was a deposition by Annas, then a trial by Caiaphas.
These were both of the religious government.
But, it shall take the civil government in order to try, convict and then sentence HIM.

Let us look at the names and titles of those who brought about YAHSHUA'S crucifixion.
Tiberius Caesar is the emperor of Rome.
Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea.
Herod being tetrarch of Galilee.
Annas was the former high priest.
And, Caiaphas being the sitting (governmentally appointed) high priest.

Is this an example of the process that YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends shall be put through in the final hour?

John 18:
29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:
32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.
33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?
35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?
36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.
39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. (KJV)

It is important that we also look at the history spoken of in Luke concerning these events.

Luke 23:1-25
1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.
2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.
4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.
6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:
15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. (KJV)

Now, let us consider the sequence of the events prophesied for YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends in the light of this history.

When Satan's fallen angels, disguised as prophets/kings arrive, this shall be the greatest period of time of teaching that the world has ever seen.
These spurious prophets/kings shall teach YHVH'S Word to the whole world, but it shall be utilized to prepare the whole world into accepting their lord/god/king, the spurious 'Jesus/King/Savior', Satan, when he arrives.
Now, it shall be acceptable to teach God's Word and the arrival of their 'Savior'. YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends shall be teaching YHVH'S Truth in their own homes or in the homes of their brethren. But, they shall have need to remember that which was written: "When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison."
The time of the trials begins when this spurious religious government shall require or encourage all 'Christians', 'servants of their lord', to report any who are teaching another JESUS/YAHSHUA/SAVIOR to come after their 'Jesus/King/Savior'.
In other words, the people shall be encouraged to get help for their loved ones who are breaking the commandments.

What are these Commandments?
Exod 20:1-17
1 And God spake all these words, saying,
2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
13 Thou shalt not kill.
14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.
15 Thou shalt not steal.
16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. (KJV)

The commandments that YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends shall be accused of breaking may be the first three (and/or other commandments) as these are accredited toward the spurious 'Jesus/King/Savior' :
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them."
"Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain."
YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends shall be teaching the True YAHSHUA'S return, thereby teaching another to come.
They shall teach, thereby bring forth the image of our True FATHER, YHVH, bowing only unto HIM.
And, they shall associate Satan's name, the spurious 'Jesus/King/Savior', with the vain, self-pride that caused Satan's fall from grace in the first Heaven age, thereby taking the spurious 'Jesus/King/Savior's' name in vain.

The teachings that YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends shall be giving at this time shall be unto those who were already studying with them and/or those who YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends shall have planted seeds of YHVH'S Truth (these seeds having sprouted).
And then, from among the students under YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends care, and/or from among those people with whom YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends shall have planted the seeds of YHVH'S Truth, shall Satan's evil spirit come upon any who have not YAHSHUA as their covering. Likened unto Judas Iscariot, some of these, although they had been taught YHVH'S Truth, shall be influenced by Satan's evil spirit, because they are doing that which they think will benefit themselves and others, rather than that which YHVH has instructed them, which shall be good for the whole body.
Is this self-pride? Yes, vanity, vanity, thinking that their plan is better than YHVH'S.

Matt 10:21-22
21 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. (KJV)

[This speaks of both flesh and spiritual brethren ("brother shall deliver up the brother") and child-parent relationships ("the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents").]

Now, after YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends have been reported unto Satan's religious government, and after Satan's religious government have obliged the civil government to intercede for the 'good of all the people', representatives from Satan's religious government and the civil authorities shall come to take YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends into custody.

Now, some of the students, likened unto Peter, may attempt to prevent this from occurring. But, this should not be altered or prevented, because it is according to YHVH'S Plan, for the Truth must be published to all the world.

Mark 13:10-11
10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. (KJV)

From the time that YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends are delivered up to the councils, they shall not premeditate that which they shall say, but wait upon YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT to give them that which they shall speak.

Mark 13:9-13
9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. (KJV)

After passing YHVH'S final test, YHVH'S servants/YAHSHUA'S friends shall receive the 2nd Baptism of YHVH'S HOLY SPIRIT. At this point, the servants/friends own spirits shall be at rest as YHVH, through the indwelling of HIS HOLY SPIRIT, shall be the SPIRIT (Divine Intellect) which shall 'sail these goodly vessels'.

At what point, in this final hour, does Satan, the spurious 'Jesus/King/God' arrive?