“While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd appeared, and the man named Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He walked up to Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, ‘Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?’ When those around him saw what was going to happen, they …
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22010.207 Don’t Fall Asleep!
“Then he came to his disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, ‘So, couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour? Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.’ He went away a second time and prayed, ‘My Father, if …
22010.206 God’s Strength
“Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And in anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” —Luke 22:43–44 Here we see a ministering angel sent to strengthen Jesus as He prays in anguish. The word translated “anguish” is from the Greek …
22010.205 Embracing God’s Will
“He went away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down and prayed, ‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.’” —Luke 22:41–42 In these verses, we see Jesus modeling what He taught His disciples about prayer: “So pray this way: ‘Our Father in …
22010.202 Pray That You Will Not Fall into Temptation
“Then Jesus went out and made his way, as he customarily did, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. When he came to the place, he said to them, ‘Pray that you will not fall into temptation.’” —Luke 22:39–40 While some people find routine to be boring, I often find it comforting. …
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22010.201 Search Me, O God!
“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 …
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 …