Wednesday 27 March
Read Luke 22:35–71
Think
Lk 22:35-38 – On Jesus final day he begins to make the
disciples more aware of the future that they can anticipate. In the past they could expect hospitality;
but after this moment they will begin to experience hostility.
Lk 22:39-46 – Jesus prays in Gethsemane.
Lk 22:47-53 – The temple guards come to arrest Jesus. Jesus points out the dishonesty in their
action – why must they do what they are doing at night?
Lk 22:54-62 – Jesus’ prophesy is fulfilled; Peter denies
him, and yet we read earlier that Jesus prayed for his restoration even before his failure.
Lk 22:63-71 – When Jesus on trial we see his faithfulness;
he could have denied his vocation, he could have lied about who he was – but he
held true.
Pray
In Gethsemane Jesus emerges through his time of trial
victoriously saying to God; not my will but yours be done. Pray for strength in times of trial.
