Tag: Peter will deny Jesus

John 13:18-38 – Messengers of Jesus

Read John 13:18-38

Jesus’ meal and time with his closest friends continue in this reading. Jesus gives a promise to us as his messengers, identifies his betrayer, issues his final command, and surprises Peter with some news. There’s a lot packed into these verses to reflect on.

Do you know who the disciple Jesus loved refers to? Many believe it to be the author of this gospel, John. Although Jesus loved all of his disciples, John is one of the inner circle who was witness to things the others didn’t see. John had to have felt the love of Jesus because of being chosen in that manner. I know I would. Imagine being singled out by Jesus to see his power at work! Continue reading “John 13:18-38 – Messengers of Jesus”

Mark 14:12-31 – The Last Supper

Read Mark 14:12-31

Have you ever attended a retirement or going-away party for yourself or a friend? Then you know the gamut of emotions, the hopes, and the dreams for the future on everyone’s minds. I don’t think Jesus’ disciples realized this dinner with Jesus was one of those occasions. To them, this was sharing the Passover meal with Jesus, which was special by itself. Knowing how the evening carried a much deeper meaning was learned after the fact.

Would the disciples have had an inkling of doom, remembering all of Jesus’ talk lately about death? If there were any doubts going into the Passover meal, Jesus cleared it all up, but then confused the issue again just as quickly. “What was all this talk about the betrayal?” they must have wondered. Continue reading “Mark 14:12-31 – The Last Supper”

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