“But Peter said to him, ‘Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!’ Jesus replied, ‘I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know me.’” —Luke 22:33–34 We must be on guard against our presumption, lest, like Peter, we …
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22010.200 Helped by the Holy Spirit
“Simon, Simon, pay attention! Satan has demanded to have you all, to sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you, Simon that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” —Luke 22:31–32 These verses wonderfully demonstrate the sovereignty of God by presenting His omniscience (all-knowing) and omnipotence (all-powerful) …
22010.199 The New Covenant
“Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, ‘Take this and divide it among yourselves. For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.’ Then he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and gave …
22010.198 Misplaced Trust
“Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the Feast, or to give something to the poor. As soon as Judas took the piece of bread, he went out immediately. Now it was night.” —John 13:29–30 The hour had arrived when darkness reigned. Judas …
22010.195 Resting in Jesus
“Then the disciple whom Jesus loved leaned back against Jesus’ chest and asked him, ‘Lord, who is it?’ Jesus replied, ‘It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread after I have dipped it in the dish.’ Then he dipped the piece of bread in the dish and gave it to …
22010.194 Confusion
“The disciples began to look at one another, worried and perplexed to know which of them he was talking about. One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor. So Simon Peter gestured to this disciple to ask Jesus who it was …
22010.193 Sorrow
“When he had said these things, Jesus was greatly distressed in spirit, and testified, ‘I tell you the solemn truth, one of you will betray me.’” —John 13:21 Ever been betrayed by someone you considered to be a close friend? Jesus understands. In a very solemn announcement, He says that His spirit is distressed over …
22010.192 Standing Firm
“Now when the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table and the apostles joined him. And he said to them, ‘I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.’” —Luke …
22010.191 So That You Will Believe
“What I am saying does not refer to all of you. I know the ones I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the scripture, ‘The one who eats my bread has turned against me.’ I am telling you this now, before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe that I am …
22010.188 A Willing Heart
“So when Jesus had washed their feet and put his outer clothing back on, he took his place at the table again and said to them, ‘Do you understand what I have done for you? You call me “Teacher” and “Lord,” and do so correctly, for that is what I am. If I then, your …