Matthew Chapter 26

 

My Bible reading today is from Matthew Chapter 26, about Jesus being betrayed by one of His disciples. What Jesus went through is incomprehensible, but He endured all the horrible things and death to pay the penalty for our sins so that we can be saved, provided we accept His gift of salvation:

Summary of Matthew Chapter 26 

Matthew 26 covers pivotal events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. It begins with Jesus predicting His imminent arrest and crucifixion during the Passover. The religious leaders plot to arrest Jesus secretly, while Judas Iscariot agrees to betray Him for 30 pieces of silver. 

Jesus shares the Last Supper with His disciples, establishing the new covenant through the breaking of bread and sharing of wine, symbolizing His body and blood. During the meal, Jesus foretells Peter's denial and Judas' betrayal. 

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays in anguish, asking God if the "cup" of suffering can be taken from Him, but ultimately submits to God's will. Meanwhile, the disciples struggle to stay awake, and Judas arrives with a crowd to arrest Jesus. Despite Peter's attempt to defend Him with a sword, Jesus willingly submits, healing the injured servant and rebuking Peter. 

Jesus is brought before Caiaphas, the high priest, where false witnesses accuse Him. When asked if He is the Messiah, Jesus affirms His identity, leading to charges of blasphemy. Peter, who followed from a distance, denies knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prediction.

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