Perish by the Sword 51 And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Matthew 26:51-52 In Matthew’s account of the story, […]
He Calls Him Friend 50 But Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. Matthew 26:50 After what you can argue is the worse betrayal in history, especially done by a kiss as we mentioned last week, it is shocking to see how […]
The Judas Kiss 48 Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” 49 Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. Matthew 26:48-49 Hollywood couldn’t have done a more dramatic scene and in fact has copied this aspect of Jesus’ life in many films. […]
Hey Judas 47 And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. Matthew 26:47 Next to the Devil himself, no one person is more hated in Christianity than Judas. He lived with Jesus for three years. […]
God Accepts Our Limitations 42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.” 43 And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, […]
Can You Not Pray With Me? 40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Matthew 26:40 It is amazing how much humanity tends to fail in the presence of God. Out of every tree in Eden, we only had to not […]
Take This Cup From Me 39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” Matthew 26:38-39 Was there another way that God could have saved humanity? Even if there was, none would be as […]
If It Is Possible 38 Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me.” 39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” Matthew 26:38-39 Just […]
Deeply Distressed 36 Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” 37 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Matthew 26:36-37 This next section of Jesus’ life, I believe, is […]
If I Have to Die 34 Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” 35 Peter said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And so said all the disciples. Matthew 26:34-35 There is such a […]