*Luke 22:1-13
As the Passover approaches, the plot to arrest Jesus unfolds while he instructs disciples to prepare for the Last Supper.
- The Plot to Kill Jesus:
- The Feast of Unleavened Bread, known as the Passover, is approaching.
- Chief priests and scribes seek a way to kill Jesus, but are wary of the people who hold him in high regard.
- Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus:
- Satan enters Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles.
- Judas goes to the chief priests and temple officers to discuss betraying Jesus.
- They are pleased and agree to give Judas money.
- Judas seeks an opportunity to betray Jesus when no crowd is present.
- Preparations for the Passover:
- Jesus instructs Peter and John to prepare the Passover meal.
- They ask where to make preparations, and Jesus provides specific instructions.
- He tells them that upon entering the city, they will meet a man carrying a jar of water who will lead them to a house.
- They are to ask the owner of the house to show them the guest room where Jesus will eat the Passover with his disciples.
- The owner will show them a large, furnished upper room.
- Peter and John follow these directions, finding everything just as Jesus said, and prepare the Passover meal.
22:1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
22:2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
22:3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
22:4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
22:5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
22:6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
22:7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
22:8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
22:9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 22:10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
22:11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 22:12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
22:13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.