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How evil and brutally sad this headline is. Catholicism IS NOT CHRISTIAN, it's A PAGAN FALSE RELIGION disguising itself as Christian. This is the Devil at work plain and simple. https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2026/03/29/bishop-u-s-catholic-conversions-increasing-as-people-are-hungry-for-truth/

The Multitude, the Strategy, and the Power Within by Pastor Joseph Cortes When we come to the night of Jesus’ arrest, the scene is far more intense than it is often imagined. This was not a small group coming quietly to take one man. This was a calculated, overwhelming show of force. John 18:3 tells us, “Judas then, having received a band of men and officers… cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.” That “band of men” comes from the Greek word spira, referring to a military cohort—hundreds of highly trained Roman soldiers. These were not ordinary troops. They were stationed at the Tower of Antonia, a massive fortress overlooking the temple in Jerusalem. This structure rose high above the surrounding area, with smooth walls that made it nearly impossible to scale, and towers that gave watchmen a clear view of the temple and the city. Within this complex were hundreds of soldiers, strategically placed to respond immediately to any unrest or uprising. Alongside them were the temple officers, referred to in the Greek as huperatas—men responsible for carrying out the judgments of the religious leaders. These officers worked closely with the Roman forces, especially when dealing with potential disturbances or threats. Together, the spira and the huperatas formed a powerful, coordinated force—trained, armed, and prepared. Matthew 26:47 describes the scene as “a great multitude with swords and staves.” Mark 14:43 repeats it—“a great multitude.” And Luke 22:47 simply states, “behold a multitude.” The language is clear. This was not a handful of men. This was a massive gathering, surrounding the garden, likely covering the hillside, leaving no room for escape. Why such an overwhelming response? Because by this point, the reputation of Jesus had spread everywhere. His miracles were widely known. His power was undeniable. Even Herod, in Luke 23:8, “was desirous to see him… because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.” There was an awareness that Jesus was not like anyone else. There was something about Him that caused both curiosity and fear.