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Every Tuesday morning at 6:00am I attend a weekly men’s breakfast at a local café in town. This morning we were looking at Luke 22 and a few verses stuck out for me and I would like to explore these in more detail to gain better understanding. I have basically three questions about this scripture and I don’t know if they are related or not. I’ve included the scripture reference below.
1. Did Judas have a choice whether or not to sell out to the chief priests?
2. Based on verse 53, why was Judas’ role necessary?
3. What was the temptation Jesus was referring to in verses 40 and 46?
Luke 22:1-6, 19-23, 39-53
1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!”
23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, “Pray that ye enter not into temptation.”
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42 Saying, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.”
43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
46 And said unto them, “Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.”
47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48 But Jesus said unto him, “Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”
49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, “Lord, shall we smite with the sword?”
50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered and said, “Suffer ye thus far.” And he touched his ear, and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, “Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
1. Did Judas have a choice whether or not to sell out to the chief priests?
2. Based on verse 53, why was Judas’ role necessary?
3. What was the temptation Jesus was referring to in verses 40 and 46?
Luke 22:1-6, 19-23, 39-53
1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!”
23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, “Pray that ye enter not into temptation.”
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42 Saying, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.”
43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
46 And said unto them, “Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.”
47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48 But Jesus said unto him, “Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”
49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, “Lord, shall we smite with the sword?”
50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered and said, “Suffer ye thus far.” And he touched his ear, and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, “Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
The confrontation they had ( peter) Jesus fixed the guys ear... They knew first hand of His power....God set the hour shoot He had set up Passover a few years before ..
