#246: Jesus' Arrest: A Betrayal
Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids - Christian Kids Podcast, Family-Friendly Bible Podcast, Christian Parenting Resource
Sherilyn R. Grant and Christian Parenting
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🗓️ 25 November 2025
⏱️ 8 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of the Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids podcast, we explore one of the most important moments in the life of Jesus—His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. Told in a gentle and child-friendly way, this episode helps young listeners understand what happened the night Jesus was betrayed and how God’s plan was at work even in a difficult and frightening moment. Children will learn why Jesus prayed in the garden, how Judas’ betrayal fulfilled Scripture, what the disciples did when the soldiers arrived, and how Jesus showed courage, love, and obedience to God through it all. This story encourages kids to think about trusting God, choosing what is right, and standing strong even when circumstances are hard. It is perfect for families, homeschool Bible lessons, bedtime listening, or Sunday school reinforcement. If you are searching for Bible stories for kids, Christian podcasts for families, or clear Gospel lessons for children, this episode on Jesus’ arrest provides a meaningful and memorable experience as we continue seeking God’s truth one Bible story at a time.
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| 0:00.0 | Christian Parenting |
| 0:04.0 | Hello and welcome to the True Seekers podcast. |
| 0:10.0 | A truth seeker is someone who wants to know the truth. |
| 0:13.0 | They search for what's true and they won't rest until they find it. |
| 0:17.0 | I am a true seeker, and if you are too, then you come to the right place where we will search for truth each week in the stories of the Bible |
| 0:24.5 | Well hello and welcome back to another episode today we continue our journey through the final days of Jesus life before his death and resurrection |
| 0:32.4 | In our last episode we were with Jesus as he prayed to his Heavenly Father in the Garden |
| 0:39.0 | of Githemeny. |
| 0:40.7 | He said, not my will, but yours be done. |
| 0:44.4 | Jesus knew what was about to happen, and the weight of what he had to carry was very heavy. |
| 0:49.7 | Not only was Jesus about to face separation from His Heavenly father, but he would endure betrayal from those |
| 0:56.4 | closest to him. Have you ever been hurt by a friend? Have you ever trusted someone and they let you |
| 1:02.8 | down? It can be a painful experience to be let down by those we love and trust. Jesus knew all too |
| 1:09.6 | well what this was like. After Jesus had finished praying |
| 1:13.4 | in the Garden of Gathemeny, he said to his disciples, rise, let us go. Here comes my betrayer. |
| 1:21.8 | And while he was still speaking, Judas, one of Jesus' very own 12 disciples arrived. With him was a large crowd armed |
| 1:30.4 | with swords and clubs sent from the chief priest and the elders of the people. Now Judas, |
| 1:36.5 | the betrayer, had arranged a secret signal with them so they would know who to arrest. He said, |
| 1:42.9 | The one I kissed is the man, arrest him. So then Judas walked |
| 1:47.5 | right up to Jesus, going at once directly to him. And he said, greetings, rabbi, and kissed him. |
| 1:56.7 | Jesus then looked at Judas, and I'm sure with all the sadness and weariness on his face replied, |
| 2:02.4 | Do what you came for, friend. |
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