Category: Luke

Read Luke 22:66-71

So in today’s reading we are witnesses to Jesus questioning by the council. This is an intermediary step we are not familiar with in our culture today. We are generally not questioned by the “church” before the “state.” But these are the disgruntled individuals who brought a claim against Jesus, the very claim that led to his arrest.

There had been men prior and there will be men after Jesus who claim to be the Messiah, or “somebody” as referenced in Acts 5. If truly from God, the power would be unleashed. We see the power of God released in Jesus. Jesus says, “But from now on the Son of Man will be seated in the place of power at God’s right hand.” Continue reading “Luke 22:66-71 – Are you the Messiah?”

Read Luke 22:54-65

There are many people in the world that don’t know Jesus yet. It’s tragic to realize they don’t know the life giving promise Jesus means for us. Do we sometimes take Jesus’ love and protection for granted? What would we say if we were asked if we knew him?

Despite his objection, Peter answered those who questioned him, just as Jesus told him he would. Peter underestimated the power of the devil over his life. We probably do the same. Continue reading “Luke 22:54-65 – I Don’t Know”

Read Luke 22:47-53

It’s time for the power of darkness to reign. We have been talking about evil and how Satan has been in control here. God has allowed it all because it must happen for Jesus to be killed. For as popular as Jesus has been, it would be hard to imagine the people turning on him like they did in such a short period of time. As we know, Satan is crafty.

Just moments ago, Jesus had been praying to his Father. He knew what was coming. Did he know it would be this night? Did he ever dream they would come with swords and clubs as if he was going to resist like a criminal? I suppose in their evil filled hearts, they came prepared for the power of God to be unleashed. Yet, what did Jesus do? He healed one more time. Continue reading “Luke 22:47-53 – It’s Time”

Read Luke 22:39-46

Oh the emotion!

Jesus knew that his followers would be tempted  this night. Satan had been waiting for this moment with a different sort of anticipation than Jesus. We can take note of Jesus’ actions here. When faced with the biggest trial of his life, literally, he turned to his father in prayer. Do we do that? What do we do when trials come?

Another great example we can glean from Jesus’ moments in the garden are when he pled with God to let this suffering pass (showing his humanity loud and clear). Yet, he truly only wanted his Father’s will to be done. How many times have we told God how he should answer our prayers? God’s will is what we should be praying for. Sometimes it isn’t what we expect. Always, it is better. Continue reading “Luke 22:39-46 – If Possible”

Read Luke 22:31-38

This is an interesting exchange here. As I imagine these final hours, Jesus is clear on what it is to happen. Prophecy is to be fulfilled, and he has the lead role, so to speak. His followers and closest friends are a bit clueless, yet have seen so much already.

I thought it was interesting that Peter is singled out. Jesus tells us here that Satan has wanted to sift them ALL out. We know Judas as already fallen prey to Satan. Jesus has pled for Peter. It is here that Jesus tells Peter to be the leader to help the others get back on track. Yet, he warns Peter that he’ll fall and fail before he overcomes and returns to his senses. You can imagine how crazy Peter must have thought Jesus was at the thought of what he was saying. Continue reading “Luke 22:31-38 – Believe it or Not”