“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe” (Proverbs 29:2525The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. (Proverbs 29:25)). Because the chief priests and scribes feared the people, they sought to kill the Lord Jesus in the absence of the multitude. They were very happy when Judas offered to betray Jesus to them.
The Passover was to be eaten in the place of the Lord’s appointment. How exact were the directions given to His disciples! After they ate the Passover, He gave them the cup and the bread, which were to remind them of His blood and His body. He has not asked us to do anything difficult, but simply to remember what He has done for us.
It is sad to see the disciples arguing as to who would be the greatest at such a time as this. Simon Peter was a leader and Satan knew it. Although he would fail, he had faith, and the Lord always intercedes for His own, even when we don’t pray for ourselves.
Next, He went out with His disciples to the Mount of Olives to pray. What a sorrowful time it was for them. The Lord earnestly prayed, but they fell asleep. If we were more in prayer, we would not yield to temptation so easily.
Then the multitudes came and took the Lord to the high priest’s house. Poor Peter followed afar off and then denied his Master three times. When the Lord turned and looked upon Peter, it must have melted his heart, for he went out and wept bitterly. Are we not often moved to tears when we dishonor our Lord?
1. Because the chief priests and scribes feared the people, Judas promised them that he would __________ the Lord away from the multitude. Luke 22:___
2. The broken bread is a picture of the Lord’s body which was given for us. What did He ask His disciples to do? __________ Luke 22:___
3. Although Satan would sift Simon as wheat, the Lord said He prayed for Peter that his __________ would not fail. Luke 22:___
4. The Lord found His disciples sleeping. Why did He tell them to rise and pray? __________ Luke 22:___
5. When the Lord turned and looked on Peter, what did he remember? __________ Luke 22:___