Tag: Jesus' arrest

John 18:1-14 – Jesus’ Arrest

Read John 18:1-14

Jesus knew this moment was coming. Can you imagine the agony of living with that knowledge? While Jesus had been preparing for this, his disciples were still not ready despite all the warnings Jesus had given them. Jesus still felt the need to protect them.

I have always been surprised by the “contingent” that came to arrest Jesus that night. There could have been hundreds of troops accompanying Judas. We’re not given an exact number, but clearly, they expected a battle. Continue reading “John 18:1-14 – Jesus’ Arrest”

Luke 22:7-62 – The Last Meal with Jesus

Read Luke 22:7-62
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What would you have to eat if you knew it was your last meal? How fitting that the Passover meal would be Jesus’ last meal! As we continue to journey with Jesus to the cross, today we read about Jesus’ final meal with his followers, also celebrated as the “Last Supper.” You can imagine the aromas of roasted lamb, herbs, and wine mixed with the smoke of the oil lamps lighting the space. Remembering this intimate time Jesus spent with his friends is referred to as “Maundy Thursday” in the Lutheran tradition I’ve known since childhood.

The verses that precede the ones you just read in Luke’s gospel reveal how Satan entered Judas Iscariot to be the one who works with the chief priests to plan Jesus’ arrest. We’ve already seen how those religious leaders have been obsessed with ridding themselves of Jesus. You can imagine how thrilled they were to have one of Jesus’ own followers come forward offering to help…for a price.

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