Luke 22

(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.
(7)  Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
(8)  And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
(9)  And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
(10)  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.
(11)  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?
(12)  And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
(13)  And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
(14)  And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
(15)  And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
(16)  For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
(17)  And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
(18)  For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
(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.
(24)  And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
(25)  And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
(26)  But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
(27)  For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
(28)  Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
(29)  And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
(30)  That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
(31)  And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
(32)  But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
(33)  And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
(34)  And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
(35)  And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
(36)  Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
(37)  For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
(38)  And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.
(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.
(54)  Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
(55)  And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
(56)  But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
(57)  And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
(58)  And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
(59)  And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.
(60)  And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
(61)  And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
(62)  And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
(63)  And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
(64)  And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
(65)  And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
(66)  And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
(67)  Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
(68)  And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
(69)  Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
(70)  Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
(71)  And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

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1. Is there a difference in the feast of unleavened bread and the Passover? Verses 1-2.

2. Was Judas a devil from the beginning, as some have taught? Verses 3-4. (See John 6:70)

3. If Judas covenanted with the chief priests and scribes on Tuesday evening, as McGarvey says, when did he fulfill his contract? Verses 5-6.

4. What preparations for the feast were necessary? Verses 7-8.

5. What was the purpose of the pitcher of water? Verses 9-10.

6. Do you think it likely that Jesus made these arrangements to keep knowledge of the place from Judas? Verses 11-12.

7. Was Judas present at the Passover feast? Verses 13-14.

8. What real sacrifice was typified by the Passover lamb? Verses 15-16.

9. How many cups did Jesus take and how did the disciples divide it among themselves? Verses 17-18.

10. What kind of bread was used at the institution of the Lord’s Supper and why? Verse 19.

11. Can you think of any reason that the cup is mentioned twice? Verse 20.

12. What features of the enormity of Judas’ crime are pointed out by Jesus, perhaps to induce repentance? Verses 21-22.

13. What question, not revealed by Luke, was asked by the disciples in response to Jesus’ statement? Verse 23. (See Matthew 26:22)

14. Why do you think this question about greatness would come up at the Passover? Verses 24-25.

15. How is greatness measured by Jesus in His kingdom? Verse 26.

16. If we follow Jesus’ example, how will we measure greatness? Verse 27.

17. How does Jesus plan to bestow honor on those who have continued with Him? Verses 18-30.

18. Is eating and drinking at the Lord’s Table a “kingdom privilege”? In other words, is it reserved for citizens of His kingdom? Verses 18-30.

19. How is Peter’s experience like Job’s? Verse 31.

20. Does Jesus’ statement suggest that afterwards Peter would need to repent? Verse 32.

21. Although Peter is convinced that he can stand the test, does Jesus agree with him? Verses 33-34.

22. Why does Jesus now change His directions from what He originally commanded? Verses 35-36.

23. Who predicted that Jesus would be numbered with the transgressors? Verse 37.

24. The disciples took Jesus’ words about swords literally. What would make you think from his statement, “It is enough,” that He did not mean it to be literal? Verse 38.

25. Do you think Jesus knew that Judas would now know where to find Him? Verse 39. (See John 18:2)

26. Was Jesus’ exhortation to the disciples to pray empty words or did he set an example? Verses 40-41.

27. What was “the cup” that Jesus ask his Father to remove? Verse 42.

28. Since God did not remove the cup, how do we know He heard Jesus’ prayer? Verse 43.

29. What would cause someone to sweat “great drops of blood”? Verse 44.

30. What was Jesus’ solution to avoid temptation? Verses 45-46.

31. Who led the mob to Jesus and pointed Him out with a kiss? Verses 47-48.

32. What disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant with a sword? Verses 49-50.

33. How did Jesus mitigate the harm done to the high priest’s servant? Verse 51.

34. How was the large crowd sent to arrest Jesus evidence of His divine power? Verse 52.

35. How does the arrest in darkness of night show Jesus’ innocence? Verse 53.

36. What two mistakes did Peter make? Verses 54-55.

37. How is Peter’s denial a contrast to Jesus’ bold affirmation? Verses 56-58. (See Mark 14:62)

38. How did someone know Peter was a Galilean? Verse 59.

39. Why is it pointed out that the cock crew before Peter finished denying the Lord? Verse 60.

40. What kind of a look do you think Jesus gave to Peter? Verse 61.

41. What caused Peter to weep so bitterly? Verse 62.

42. These verses are thought to refer to Jesus’ treatment by the soldiers. What did they do to Jesus? Verses 63-65.

43. What is “the council” referred to here? Verse 66.

44. What is the purpose of their asking Jesus “Art thou the Christ”? Verse 67.

45. What had Jesus found by experience about His dealings with the elders, chief priests, and scribes? Verse 68.

46. To what time does Jesus refer by the term “hereafter”? Verse 69.

47. Was Jesus’ answer to their question an acknowledgement of His divinity? Verse 70.

48. Is their conclusion an unconscious admission of a lack of evidence? Verse 71.