Passion Week
Peter Denies Jesus: The Look That Led to Restoration (Luke 22:54–62)
In Luke 22:54–62, Peter’s confidence collapses as he denies Jesus three times. Yet one compassionate look from Christ leads Peter to repentance, reminding believers that failure is never the end for those who return to Him.
Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested: The King Who Chose the Cross (Luke 22:47–53)
In Luke 22:47–53, Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss, the disciples react in confusion, and Jesus willingly surrenders to His arrest. Even in the darkest hour, His compassion, authority, and obedience shine through.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane: The Victory of Surrender Before the Cross (Luke 22:39–46)
In Luke 22:39–46, Jesus enters the Garden of Gethsemane to pray before His arrest. There we witness His deepest anguish, His unwavering obedience, and His complete surrender to the Father’s redemptive plan.
Jesus Prepares the Disciples for Coming Conflict: Ready for a Hostile World (Luke 22:35–38)
In Luke 22:35–38, Jesus tells His disciples that their mission is about to change. As His arrest approaches, He prepares them for a world that will increasingly oppose both Him and those who follow Him.
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial: The Savior Who Prays for His Failing Disciple (Luke 22:31–34)
In Luke 22:31–34, Jesus lovingly warns Peter that he will deny Him three times before morning. Yet Jesus also assures Peter that He has prayed for him, offering hope that failure will not have the final word.
Preparing the Passover: The King Who Directed Every Detail (Luke 22:7–13)
In Luke 22:7–13, Jesus sends Peter and John to prepare the Passover meal. Every detail unfolds exactly as He predicts, revealing His complete authority over the events leading to His crucifixion.
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus: When Darkness Moved Against the Light (Luke 22:1–6)
In Luke 22:1–6, Judas Iscariot agrees to betray Jesus for money, setting in motion the events leading to the Cross. His tragic decision reveals the danger of an unguarded heart and the certainty of God’s redemptive plan.