Insulted, Mocked, and Beaten, by the Guards

Luke 22:63-65 This verse makes it clear what the guards are guarding, and it has nothing to do with the welfare of Jesus Christ. These guards are working for the head boss over all the guards in the whole district. It is the same law enforcement agency that was involved in the deal of offering … Continue reading Insulted, Mocked, and Beaten, by the Guards

Christ is Arrested and Denials of Knowing Him Follows

Luke 22:54-62 Jesus has been betrayed and is now arrested and being held in the house of the one in charge over all the people. The equivalent of the FBI, Homeland Security, or Chief of Security (Chief Officer over all the guards) is there along with other influential leaders. Peter is following Jesus from a … Continue reading Christ is Arrested and Denials of Knowing Him Follows

Betrayals of Christ Invoke the Prayer, “Take this Cup from Me.”

Luke 22:39-46 Jesus's betrayal has been bought and paid for. Now, He goes to prayer to ask that what is about to happen will not happen. It's not a harmonious period for the church leaders between the time of the agreed betrayal to His arrest. They are suspicious and do not trust one another as … Continue reading Betrayals of Christ Invoke the Prayer, “Take this Cup from Me.”

Betrayal of Christ Leads to Aggression

Luke 22:35-38 This is still during the time that the betrayal of Jesus Christ has been bought and paid for, but just inches away from His arrest and Crucifixion. There is a lot of mistrust, suspicion, and issues over who has authority over who. This portion of scripture reminds me of the "Preppers." Some of … Continue reading Betrayal of Christ Leads to Aggression

Betrayal of Christ Leads to Stress and Denial

Luke 22:31-34 At this time, Chrit's betrayal has already been bought and paid for, but Jesus is not yet arrested. While the betrayal of Jesus is in the works, conflict creeps into the church at the same time that the public is groomed to report Christians to the authorities to be arrested. Because of the … Continue reading Betrayal of Christ Leads to Stress and Denial

Debate Over Who is the Greatest During Christ’s Betrayal

Luke 22:24-30 The betrayal of Christ has already been bought and paid for and is processing. There is conflict within the Church leadership over who is the traitor among them, trust is gone. Now, the conflict is spilling over into who will be the greatest among the leaders of the Church, there is a struggle … Continue reading Debate Over Who is the Greatest During Christ’s Betrayal

The Last Supper before Christ’s Crucifixion

Luke 22:14-19 Click Here for More on Christ as the Bread and Wine "When the hour came, Jesus and His apostles reclined at the table. And He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the … Continue reading The Last Supper before Christ’s Crucifixion

Preparing Room for Jesus Christ

Luke 22:7-13 "Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.”Luke 22:7-8 Jesus Christ is the sinless Lamb of God that was sacrificed on the Cross for the forgiveness of sin. Anyone who believes in … Continue reading Preparing Room for Jesus Christ