NEVER FORGET JESUS' SACRIFICE LUKE TWENTY-TWO Luke gave some very vivid word pictures of Jesus' suffering at the hands of the Jews. Satan used covetousness to stir the heart of Judas to bargain with the Jewish leaders to betray Jesus. Judas pointed Jesus out to the Jews at a time when they could cap... [ Continue Reading ]
_THERE WAS A PLOT TO KILL JESUS -- LUKE 22:1-6:_ The Jews were plotting to kill Jesus. They did not understand that His death would be a sacrifice for the sins of the world. The feast of unleavened bread or the Passover was drawing near. The chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses wanted... [ Continue Reading ]
_PASSOVER AND THE LORD'S SUPPER -- LUKE 22:7-22:_ Jesus sent Peter and John to prepare the last Passover meal. This would be the last time Passover would ever be observed with God's approval. Passover is not a part of God's New Covenant that began with the death of Jesus. (Hebrews 8-10) A man carryi... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES -- LUKE 22:23-46:_ The disciples had some interesting discussions about who would ever do such a thing as to betray Jesus. They also discussed who would be greatest in the kingdom. Jesus taught them that you are great and you lead by being a servant. Jesus had set the exampl... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS WAS ARRESTED, DEFENDED, DENIED, QUESTIONED AND CONDEMNED -- LUKE 22:47-71:_ While Jesus was in the garden Judas led a multitude to take Him. He identified Jesus with a kiss. In an effort to cause Judas to see his sins Jesus asked him, "Are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?" When the o... [ Continue Reading ]