Lesson 4441

 (Lesson 4441)(03-31-24) Luke 22:7-13 

“Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 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. 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? And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.” 

Today’s quote describes Jesus’ preparation for the Passover meal, a pivotal moment in the narrative of His final week. The day of Unleavened Bread arrived, on which the Passover lamb must be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John ahead, instructing them where to go and how to prepare for the Passover meal.~

Lesson 4440

 (Lesson 4440)(03-30-24) Luke 22:1-6 

“Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him (Jesus); for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.” 

 

Today’s quote relates that Judas bargained with the Jewish leadership to betray Jesus.~ 

Lesson 4439

 (Lesson 4439)(03-29-24) Luke 21:33-38 

“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.” 

 

In today’s quote, Jesus emphasized the enduring truth of His words, He contrasted them with the temporary nature of heaven and earth, which He says will pass away. He cautioned His disciples to remain vigilant, avoiding distractions that could cloud their judgment and readiness for the Day of His return, which will come “as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth”. Jesus urged constant vigilance and prayer for the strength to escape the tribulations that will precede the end. The passage concluded by noting Jesus' daily teaching at the temple, with people arriving early in the morning to hear Him, highlighting His popularity and the eagerness of the public to listen to His teachings. What a wonderful Savior we serve!~ 

Lesson 4438

 (Lesson 4438)(03-28-24) Luke 21:29-32 

“And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.” 

 

In today’s quote, Jesus told the Parable of the Fig Tree. He explained that just as one can see a fig tree (or any tree) budding and conclude that summer is near, similarly, when people saw the events He had described happening, they should know that the Kingdom of God was near. Jesus emphasized the certainty of His prophesies by stating that the current generation would not pass away until all He had spoken had come to pass.~