#matthew 26

[many-sparrows]

Jesus was really right when he said the poor will always be with us. A lot of christians have struggled with Matthew 26:11, and it has caused a lot of people to subconsciously justify a de-prioritizing of the poor; we can bedeck our churches in opulence while people starve. We can make priorities of everything that makes our lives easier, and leave the hard work of caring for the poor for later, for our "thoughts and prayers." The poor will always be with us, so they can wait while we attend to our internal hungers.

I think what Jesus meant is that human greed will corrupt every system, which will always result in poor or disenfranchised people. We've tried a bunch of different socio-economic structures since then, and not one of them has worked to uplift all people. The eternal struggle against evil isn't about fighting off intangible demons, it's about fighting off the evil in our own hearts. We are never going to construct a "perfect system" that eliminates poverty automatically because someone will always try to take advantage of it. Instead, we must work every day, even when things are good and people are taken care of, to make sure that we see each other as deserving of dignity. We are never going to be able to legislate, dictate, or delegate our way into perspective. We have to work towards it, consciously, to make sure those around us are cared for. Vanity of vanities, a generation goes and a generation comes, but the poor remain forever.

The poor will always be with us because someone is always going to try and profit by depriving others. It is our mission and responsibility to improve as much of it as we can.

[aspirant1598]

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The Plot to Kill Jesus

When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples, “You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

Jesus Anointed at Bethany

While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.

When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me. By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”

Judas to Betray Jesus

Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

The Passover with the Disciples

On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’ ” So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples. And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”

Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?”

Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

Institution of the Lord’s Supper

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”

Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written:

‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.” And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy.

So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”

Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.”

Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him. At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.”

Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council

Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered. But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward.

Finally two came forward and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’ ”

So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

But Jesus remained silent.

Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?”

“He deserves to die,” they answered.

Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”

Peter Denies Jesus

Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said.

But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”

When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”

After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”

At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!”

And immediately a rooster crowed.

Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. — Matthew 26 | The Reader’s Bible (BRB) The Reader’s Bible © 2020 by Bible Hub and Berean Reader's Bible. All rights Reserved. Cross References: Genesis 9:6; Genesis 50:2; Exodus 12:18; Exodus 21:32; Exodus 24:8; Leviticus 5:1; Leviticus 24:16; Numbers 14:6; Deuteronomy 15:11; Deuteronomy 19:15; Deuteronomy 21:22; 2 Samuel 20:9; 2 Kings 9:1; Job 30:10; Psalm 27:12; Psalm 41:9; Psalm 42:2; Psalm 42:5; Psalm 110:1; Isaiah 19:1; Isaiah 50:6; Zechariah 11:12; Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 2:23; Matthew 4:11; Matthew 4:21; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:25; Matthew 6:12; Matthew 7:28; Matthew 10:4; Matthew 10:33; Matthew 11:6; Matthew 12:14; Matthew 17:1; Matthew 18:7; Matthew 20:13; Matthew 20:24; Matthew 21:17; Matthew 21:42; Matthew 23:7-8; Matthew 27:5; Matthew 27:40; Mark 10:1; Mark 14:13; Mark 14:43-44; Mark 14:53; Mark 14:60; Mark 14:63; Mark 14:65; Luke 9:32; Luke 22:14; Luke 22:21; Luke 22:42; Luke 22:54-55; Luke 22:64; John 13:22; John 18:10; John 18:16; John 18:19; John 18:25-26; John 18:27; Acts 2:7; Acts 10:4; Acts 13:10; Acts 19:29; Acts 24:25; 1 Corinthians 11:28; 1 Corinthians 16:12; 2 Corinthians 12:8

Why did the disciples ask Jesus, “Is it I, Lord?”

Key Passages in Matthew 26

1. Jesus foretells his own death. 3. The rulers conspire against him. 6. The woman anoints his feet. 14. Judas bargains to betray him. 17. Jesus eats the Passover; 26. institutes his holy supper; 30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial; 36. prays in the garden; 47. and being betrayed by a kiss, 57. is carried to Caiaphas, 69. and denied by Peter.

[fardell24b]

Church notes - 6th April 2025

6th Matthew 27:11 - 31

The crewd was calling out for Jesus to be crucified.

Jesus as a threat to the Jewish elite.

We should not be a part of the crowd.

John 11:45 - 50

The Romans usually ruled lightly. The Temple priests, Pharisees and Saducees were comfortable. They didn't want a Messiah.

Matthew 26:63 - 65 Daniel 7:9 - 14 Jesus was saying that He was whom Daniel was talking about. He was there for us. He was saying that He is Divine.

John 18:29 - 32 Luke 23:1, 2 They were accusing Jesus of rebellion (which the Romans did come down hard on). He was not guilty.

Pilate went out of the way to avoid the crucifixion. But he rubbers stamped it anyway.

The crowd Over a million people were in Jerusalem for the Passover. But it was just after dawn, so hardly anyone was up. The religious leaders had organised the crowd.

How do we not drift away or misunderstand what was going on? We have to be willing to have Jesus disturb us, and the Holy Spirit in us.

[re4med]

Devotional: Day Twenty-Six (Gen. 26, Matt. 26, Psa. 26)

Devotional for February 5, 2025 Reading: Genesis 26 | Matthew 26 | Psalm 26 Genesis 26 Genesis 26 renews the covenant initially made with Abraham with the seed of promise, Isaac. After the introduction to Isaac and the introduction to his two sons, we have in this chapter a confirmation that Isaac is indeed the son of promise. The parallels between the life of Abraham and that of his son are…

[magdelena2021]

Genesis 26 - Isaac digs a well

Matthew 26 - Peter denies that he knows Jesus

[bojackson54]

Wednesday May Have Been Quiet, But Things Were Escalating

Of the Ten Passion Week Days that Changed the World, Wednesday was a quiet day at Bethany, not really mentioned with much detail in the Gospels. Mark 14 and Matthew 26 record three snapshots of the day: the scheming Priests and elders decide to kill Jesus; Jesus is anointed by a woman at a dinner party in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper; and Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces…

[s-o-a-p-ing]

MATTHEW S.O.A.P. ~ CHAPTER 26

Thursday, 3/21/24

SCRIPTURE:

“Even if I have to die with you,” Peter told him, “I will never deny you,” and all the disciples said the same thing. ~ Matthew 26:35

OBSERVATION:

Maybe it's just this translation (Christian Standard), but I've never noticed "and all the disciples said the same thing..."

...but a quick parallel search online shows this same thing (NIV, NASB, KJV)...

And yet, even before Peter in the courtyard, in this chapter alone, all of them, in a way, denied Him by:

falling asleep in the garden;

"deserting" Him when Judas and the mob came to arrest Him...

Maybe we shouldn't be so hard on Peter... 

What about me?

I've never "denied" Him by claiming I don't know Him... 

But do my actions and words deny Him? Do they tell those around me that I don't know Him? That I don't follow Him?

Mabe I shouldn't be so hard on myself, but like Peter after the resurrection, run (or jump out of the boat and swim) to Him every time I see Him... 

APPLICATION:

Be aware of how and when my actions deny Him before others...

Run (or swim), to Him when I find myself away from Him...

PRAYER:

Forgiving Father - I confess there are too many times when my actions and words put me before You and Your will and deny the saving grace and faith in Your Son that allows me to come before You... May Your Spirit continue to remind and lead me to looking for You first, and to running towards You and to those around me with the message of Jesus... in His Name, and for Your glory and honor and worshipful praise...

For Him, for you, for yours... 

𝖌

<))><

[andrewpcannon]

On Denying Jesus

On Denying Jesus – Andrew Paul Cannon: Thoughts Jesus said that if we deny Him before men, He will deny us before the Father. Yet, Peter denied Him three times and Jesus did not deny him. What is the truth about denying Jesus? On Denying Jesus 10:36 When Jesus is Coming in the Clouds 15:43 Lying and Biblical Subterfuge 11:28 Encouragement for Those Who Have Been Betrayed 09:11 Pastoral…

[elizabethsway]

Lol this was fantastic! My boy, Peter, got called out.

[biblebloodhound]

Broken and Poured Out (Matthew 26:6-13)

Christianity was never meant to be a surface religion which only runs skin deep. The follower of Christ is meant to be transformed, inside and out, so that there is genuine healing, spiritual wellness, and authentic concern for the poor and needy. 

Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper. While he was there, a woman came to him. She had an alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume. She poured the perfume on Jesus’ head while he was eating. The followers saw the woman do this and were upset at her. They said, “Why waste that perfume? It could be sold for a lot of money, and the money could be given to those who are…

[realmoneystudio]

Matthew 26: 1 - 75 (English Audio Bible)

M’t:26:1: And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, M’t:26:2: Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. M’t:26:3: Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, M’t:26:4: And…

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The Plot to Kill Jesus

When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples, “You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

Jesus Anointed at Bethany

While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.

When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me. By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”

Judas to Betray Jesus

Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

The Passover with the Disciples

On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’ ” So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples. And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”

Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?”

Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

Institution of the Lord's Supper

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”

Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written:

‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.” And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy.

So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”

Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.”

Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him. At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.”

Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council

Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered. But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward.

Finally two came forward and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’ ”

So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

But Jesus remained silent.

Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?”

“He deserves to die,” they answered.

Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”

Peter Denies Jesus

Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said.

But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”

When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”

After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”

At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!”

And immediately a rooster crowed.

Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. — Matthew 26 | The Reader's Bible (BRB) The Reader’s Bible © 2020 by Bible Hub and Berean.Bible. All rights Reserved. Cross References: Genesis 9:6; Genesis 50:2; Exodus 12:18; Exodus 21:32; Exodus 24:8; Leviticus 5:1; Leviticus 24:16; Numbers 14:6; Deuteronomy 15:11; Deuteronomy 19:15; Deuteronomy 21:22; 2 Samuel 20:9; 2 Kings 9:1; Job 30:10; Psalm 27:12; Psalm 41:9; Psalm 42:2; Psalm 42:5; Psalm 110:1; Isaiah 19:1; Isaiah 50:6; Zechariah 11:12; Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 2:23; Matthew 4:11; Matthew 4:21; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:25; Matthew 6:12; Matthew 7:28; Matthew 10:4; Matthew 10:33; Matthew 11:6; Matthew 12:14; Matthew 17:1; Matthew 18:7; Matthew 20:13; Matthew 20:24; Matthew 21:17; Matthew 21:42; Matthew 23:7-8; Matthew 27:5; Matthew 27:40; Mark 10:1; Mark 14:13; Mark 14:43-44; Mark 14:53; Mark 14:60; Mark 14:63; Mark 14:65; Luke 9:32; Luke 22:14; Luke 22:21; Luke 22:42; Luke 22:54-55; Luke 22:64; John 13:22; John 18:10; John 18:16; John 18:19; John 18:25-26; John 18:27; Acts 2:7; Acts 10:4; Acts 13:10; Acts 19:29; Acts 24:25; 1 Corinthians 11:28; 1 Corinthians 16:12; 2 Corinthians 12:8

[fardell24b]

Church notes - 30th March 2025

30th Matthew 26:57 - 75 King Jesus' Determination Injustice Betrayal

When those you love let you down. Redemption

How God's grace changes everyting.

Determination vs 56 - 68 Jesus on trial A clash of kingdoms

Also in our hearts

Caiaphas

The High Priest

A Sadducee - who were as rude to their peers as they were to foreigners.

In charge of worship at the Temple.

Sanhedrin - 71 members vs 63 Jesus remained silent against the false testimony.

vs 64 Quote from Psalm 110.

Reaction vs 65 - 68 Contempt, anger and hostility.

Micah 6:8

Betrayal Our human frailty.

Peter

Betraying Jesus is

Such a sad thing to do, and yet we all do it.

vs 69 - 72 Servant girl - the lowest of the low.

vs 75

Sorrow or regret Judas had regret. Peter had sorrow with genuine repentance.

2 Corinthians 7:10, 11

Readiness to see justice done.

Our riftuals and lists aren't enough.

We need to repent of our sin and righteousness.

The Heart External activities can't change us, says Jesus, because sin comes from our hearts.

Idols of the Heart

What are the idols of my heart?

[re4med]

The Morning Devotional: WCF 29.2

The Morning Devotional for September 19, 2023 The Westminster Confession of Faith 29.2 II. In this sacrament Christ is not offered up to his Father, nor any real sacrifice made at all for remission of sins of the quick or dead,a but only a commemoration of that one offering up of himself, by himself, upon the cross, once for all, and a spiritual oblation of all possible praise unto God for the…

[andallshallbewell]