Passion Week: Last Supper & Betrayal
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#154
The plot to kill Jesus and Judas’ betrayal agreement
Tuesday / Wednesday, AD 30 · Jerusalem
The chief priests plot to arrest Jesus. Judas agrees to betray Him for thirty pieces of silver.
Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16
The chief priests and scribes seek to arrest Jesus by stealth. Judas betrays Him for money.
Mark 14:1-2, 10-11
The chief priests and scribes seek how to put Jesus to death. Judas confers with them.
Luke 22:1-6
#155
Preparation for the Passover
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem
The disciples prepare the Passover meal as Jesus instructed.
Matthew 26:17-19
The disciples prepare the Passover in a large upper room.
Mark 14:12-16
Peter and John prepare the Passover as Jesus directed.
Luke 22:7-13
Jesus knows His hour has come. He loves His own to the end.
John 13:1
#156
Jesus washes the disciples’ feet
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem (Upper Room)
Jesus washes the disciples’ feet and teaches them about humble service.
John 13:1-20
#157
Jesus predicts His betrayal
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem (Upper Room)
Jesus announces that one of the Twelve will betray Him. Judas is identified.
Matthew 26:20-25
Jesus says one of them will betray Him. They are sorrowful.
Mark 14:17-21
Jesus says the hand of the betrayer is with Him on the table.
Luke 22:21-23
Jesus is troubled and says one of them will betray Him. Judas leaves.
John 13:21-30
#158
The institution of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem (Upper Room)
Jesus takes bread and the cup and institutes the Lord’s Supper.
Matthew 26:26-29
Jesus gives bread and the cup, saying this is His body and blood of the covenant.
Mark 14:22-25
Jesus gives the bread and the cup as the new covenant in His blood.
Luke 22:14-20
#159
Jesus predicts Peter’s denial and gives new commandment
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem (Upper Room)
Jesus predicts Peter’s denial and tells the disciples to be ready.
Luke 22:31-38
Jesus gives a new commandment to love one another and predicts Peter’s denial.
John 13:31-38
#160
Jesus comforts the disciples (Upper Room Discourse begins)
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem (Upper Room)
Jesus comforts the disciples: “Let not your hearts be troubled.” He speaks of the way, the truth, and the life, and promises the Holy Spirit.
John 14:1-31
#161
Jesus the true vine
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem / on the way
Jesus teaches that He is the true vine and His disciples are the branches. He commands them to love one another.
John 15:1-17
#162
The world’s hatred and the coming of the Spirit
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem / on the way
Jesus warns that the world will hate the disciples. He promises the Helper, the Spirit of truth.
John 15:18–16:15
#163
Jesus’ sorrow will turn to joy / Final encouragement
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem / on the way
Jesus says their sorrow will turn into joy. He has overcome the world.
John 16:16-33
#164
Jesus’ high priestly prayer
Thursday, AD 30 · Jerusalem / on the way
Jesus prays for Himself, for His disciples, and for all who will believe through their word.
John 17:1-26
#165
Jesus in Gethsemane
Thursday night, AD 30 · Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus prays in deep distress. The disciples sleep. He submits to the Father’s will.
Matthew 26:36-46
Jesus is deeply distressed and prays. The disciples cannot stay awake.
Mark 14:32-42
Jesus prays in agony. His sweat becomes like drops of blood. An angel strengthens Him.
Luke 22:39-46
Jesus goes out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley to a garden.
John 18:1
#166
The betrayal and arrest of Jesus
Thursday night / Friday, AD 30 · Gethsemane
Judas arrives with a crowd. Jesus is arrested. A disciple cuts off the servant’s ear.
Matthew 26:47-56
Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss. Jesus is seized. A young man flees naked.
Mark 14:43-52
Judas approaches to kiss Jesus. Peter cuts off the ear. Jesus heals it.
Luke 22:47-53
Judas leads a band of soldiers. Jesus is arrested. Peter cuts off Malchus’ ear.
John 18:2-12