Matthew 26
Peter’s Test
Jesus was taken to the home of Annas, the former high priest who was father-in-law to Caiaphas, the current high priest (v. 57) (John 18:13). From there he was taken to Caiaphas’ house. The Sanhedrin were hastily assembled. They already had the verdict (guilty), but they wanted to go …
Judas Brings a Mob to Arrest Jesus
While Jesus was speaking Judas arrived in the garden with a large crowd (v. 47). They had swords, clubs, torches and lanterns (John 18:3). Judas had arranged a signal with the officials that the one he kissed would be the one to arrest (vv. 48-49). When Judas called Jesus “Rabbi,” there is no …
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
This passage shows three characteristics of Jesus (1) Realism (v. 31): He foresaw what would inevitably happen and yet he went on. (2) Confidence (v. 32): Jesus always saw beyond the Cross. He was every bit as certain of the glory as He was of the suffering. (3) Sympathy (vv. 33-35): Jesus …
Passover With The Disciples
Most Bible scholars believe that the events recorded in this passage took place on Thursday of Passion week. This was the first day of the seven-day Feast of the Unleavened bread and the day Passover lambs were sacrificed (Mark 14:12). It was necessary for Jesus and His disciples to find …
Judas Plot to Betray Jesus
Once again, Jesus predicted his crucifixion, this time revealing that it would happen on Passover (vv. 1-2). The feast of the Passover was the first feast on the Jewish calendar and was kept in observance of the national deliverance from Egypt in the exodus under Moses. Passover gets its …