July 22, 2026
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Reading along with us in 2 Chronicles and Luke? Here’s today’s reading:
Luke 22 (NIV)
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
1 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.…..Continue Reading
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There is so much here, yet so familiar and yet just as powerful. I couldn’t help but think whether the owner of the room knew how significant his guests were. And although Judas was part of the plan, he sought out the leaders to betray Jesus. And clearly the disciples did not understand the significance of what was going on, receiving the elements and yet discussing who was greater. And yet Jesus will share His authority with them and does seek their comfort in the garden even though they fall asleep. And yet in spite of the incredible pressure Jesus is under, He maintains control and keeps His mind set on the mission. Every word He speaks is powerful and maybe His silence is even more powerful as ignorant people assault Him and mock Him. But He is always trying to teach, confront and reveal the greater glory that He is. These are His finest hours.
Jesus asked the father if possible this cup could be taken away and yet after he was betrayed, and taken away He took all the mocking and punching , whipping. He could have stopped it and called down a Legion of Angels. At any moment but he went all the way to his death for everyone of us.
Amen, Rich!
My favorite part of scripture showing the true heart of God. What Jesus is about to go through the next day, and his whole message is to comfort the disciples and us with his incredible words we read in John 13-17. Along comes an ungodly nation: what about me me me. It’s not about you or us. It’s about others looking for opportunities to comfort others. At present God has placed before me a woman who has ALS. And full of fear of dying. Nothing better in this world than to have an opportunity to share the promises of God with others
praying with you and for you, Mark!
Luke 22
Let this account never become too familiar! Let this never become a story to my heart and mind! The Son of God came and endured such heartbreak, pain, and death for me. Watching those He loved so dearly betray and deny Him. He experienced those who shouted Hosanna then become a group that would shout crucify. To know He was part of an incredible plan to save the world but also know what He would have to endure as a man to get there! He was like me, He felt pain, rejection, and torment and still saved me! Lord let me never take for granted all you have done and continue to do for the likes of me!
Amen, Kelly!
Psalm 144; Zechariah 3; Luke 22
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So much in this chapter!
One thing that struck me was Jesus’ foreknowledge of all that would happen to Him and yet, He went to the cross. Even the evil intent and actions were known and used for Gods purpose and plan.
– Satan’s plan and implementation, using Judas.
– the preparation of the Passover, even down to securing a room.
– the implementation of the Lords supper and the New Covenant, using the symbols of the Passover even before His sacrifice has occurred.
– Jesus bestowing a Kingdom (I was thinking we get on the disciples case for arguing about greatness, but they have been chosen as Jesus’ right-hand men and are willing to die for Him…or so they say. But they have not the Power or strength in themselves, until given to them.) ““But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials. And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me, that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.””
Luke 22:28-30 NKJV
– Peters denial foreseen
– recognition of the disciples need for self-defense.
– Jesus’ understanding of what He must endure: “Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
Luke 22:43-44 NKJV
(Who saw the Angel? Did Luke see the Angel?)
– Judas betrayal.
– Jesus restores the servants ear and says “permit even this”. Jesus allows this seizure even though He could call down legions of Angels.
– despite all the evidence of Jesus connection with God, they will not believe. ““If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will by no means believe. And if I also ask you, you will by no means answer Me or let Me go. Hereafter the Son of Man will sit on the right hand of the power of God.””
Luke 22:67-69 NKJV
Before Jesus went to the cross he said, “This is my body given for you. This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me…what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.”“ This was a critical time in the history of mankind. When the new covenant was on the verge of becoming established, and our salvation depended on what Jesus allowed to happen after he was arrested.
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