The Cross
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.
The Last Supper: The New Covenant in Christ’s Blood (Luke 22:14–23)
In Luke 22:14–23, Jesus transforms the Passover meal into the Lord’s Supper, revealing that His sacrificial death will establish the New Covenant and fulfill God’s plan of redemption promised throughout Scripture.
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.
Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection: The Road to the Cross Was No Accident (Luke 18:31–34)
In Luke 18:31–34, Jesus clearly explains His coming suffering, death, and resurrection. Yet despite His direct words, the disciples struggle to understand God’s plan for redemption.