In these unprecedented times the comfort which comes from
God’s Word gives us a peace this world simply cannot give. As we prepare for
Holy Week the following schedule of readings carry you through the Passion of
our Lord Jesus.
We trust such reading will be beneficial as we anticipate
the feast which has no end with our Risen Lord and Savior.
Passion reading scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020
Luke 22:1-38
The Plot to
Kill Jesus
22 Now the
Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. 2 And the
chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they
feared the people.
Judas to
Betray Jesus
3 Then Satan
entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. 4 He
went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray
him to them. 5 And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. 6 So he
consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a
crowd.
The Passover
with the Disciples
7 Then came
the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8
So Jesus[a] sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us,
that we may eat it.” 9 They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?”
10 He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a
jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters 11 and
tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest
room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 12 And he will show you
a large upper room furnished; prepare it there.” 13 And they went and found it
just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
Institution
of the Lord's Supper
14 And when
the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said
to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I
suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it[b] until it is fulfilled in the
kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said,
“Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on
I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to
them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance
of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is
poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.[c] 21 But behold, the hand
of him who betrays me is with me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it
has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” 23 And they
began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do
this.
Who Is the
Greatest?
24 A dispute
also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
25 And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them,
and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with
you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader
as one who serves. 27 For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one
who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the
one who serves.
28 “You are
those who have stayed with me in my trials, 29 and I assign to you, as my
Father assigned to me, a kingdom, 30 that you may eat and drink at my table in
my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus
Foretells Peter's Denial
31 “Simon,
Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you,[d] that he might sift you like
wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you
have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter[e] said to him, “Lord, I
am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus[f] said, “I tell
you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that
you know me.”
Scripture
Must Be Fulfilled in Jesus
35 And he
said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did
you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” 36 He said to them, “But now let the
one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who
has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you that this Scripture
must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what
is written about me has its fulfillment.” 38 And they said, “Look, Lord, here
are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough.”
Footnotes:
Luke 22:8 Greek he
Luke 22:16 Some manuscripts never eat it again
Luke 22:20 Some manuscripts omit, in whole or in
part, verses 19b-20 (which is given… in my blood)
Luke 22:31 The Greek word for you (twice in this
verse) is plural; in verse 32, all four instances are singular
Luke 22:33 Greek He
Luke 22:34 Greek He
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text
Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of
Good News Publishers.
Schnorr Von
Carolsfeld woodcuts, ‘The Crucifixion’ copyright © WELS permission granted for
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