Luke 22:24-46.
Luke 22.24-46
An Argument about Greatness
"The apostles got into an argument about which one of them was the
greatest. So Jesus told them:
Foreign kings order their people around, and powerful rulers call
themselves everyone's friends. But don't be like them. The most
important one of you should be like the least important, and your
leader should be like a servant. Who do people think is the greatest,
a person who is served or one who serves? Isn't it the one who is
served? But I have been with you as a servant.
You have stayed with me in all my troubles. So I will give you the
right to rule as kings, just as my Father has given me the right to
rule as a king. You will eat and drink with me in my kingdom, and you
will each sit on a throne to judge the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus' Disciples Will Be Tested
Jesus said, "Simon, listen to me! Satan has demanded the right to test
each one of you, as a farmer does when he separates wheat from the
husks. But Simon, I have prayed that your faith will be strong. And
when you have come back to me, help the others."
Peter said, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to jail and even to die with you."
Jesus replied, "Peter, I tell you that before a rooster crows tomorrow
morning, you will say three times that you don't know me."
Moneybags, Traveling Bags, and Swords
Jesus asked his disciples, "When I sent you out without a moneybag or
a traveling bag or sandals, did you need anything?"
"No!" they answered.
Jesus told them, "But now, if you have a moneybag, take it with you.
Also take a traveling bag, and if you don't have a sword, sell some of
your clothes and buy one. Do this because the Scriptures say, 'He was
considered a criminal.' This was written about me, and it will soon
come true."
The disciples said, "Lord, here are two swords!"
"Enough of that!" Jesus replied.
Jesus Prays
Jesus went out to the Mount of Olives, as he often did, and his
disciples went with him. When they got there, he told them, "Pray
that you won't be tested."
Jesus walked on a little way before he knelt down and prayed,
"Father, if you will, please don't make me suffer by having me drink
from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want."
Then an angel from heaven came to help him. Jesus was in great pain
and prayed so sincerely that his sweat fell to the ground like drops
of blood.
Jesus got up from praying and went over to his disciples. They were
asleep and worn out from being so sad. He said to them, "Why are you
asleep? Wake up and pray that you won't be tested."
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
An Argument about Greatness
"The apostles got into an argument about which one of them was the
greatest. So Jesus told them:
Foreign kings order their people around, and powerful rulers call
themselves everyone's friends. But don't be like them. The most
important one of you should be like the least important, and your
leader should be like a servant. Who do people think is the greatest,
a person who is served or one who serves? Isn't it the one who is
served? But I have been with you as a servant.
You have stayed with me in all my troubles. So I will give you the
right to rule as kings, just as my Father has given me the right to
rule as a king. You will eat and drink with me in my kingdom, and you
will each sit on a throne to judge the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus' Disciples Will Be Tested
Jesus said, "Simon, listen to me! Satan has demanded the right to test
each one of you, as a farmer does when he separates wheat from the
husks. But Simon, I have prayed that your faith will be strong. And
when you have come back to me, help the others."
Peter said, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to jail and even to die with you."
Jesus replied, "Peter, I tell you that before a rooster crows tomorrow
morning, you will say three times that you don't know me."
Moneybags, Traveling Bags, and Swords
Jesus asked his disciples, "When I sent you out without a moneybag or
a traveling bag or sandals, did you need anything?"
"No!" they answered.
Jesus told them, "But now, if you have a moneybag, take it with you.
Also take a traveling bag, and if you don't have a sword, sell some of
your clothes and buy one. Do this because the Scriptures say, 'He was
considered a criminal.' This was written about me, and it will soon
come true."
The disciples said, "Lord, here are two swords!"
"Enough of that!" Jesus replied.
Jesus Prays
Jesus went out to the Mount of Olives, as he often did, and his
disciples went with him. When they got there, he told them, "Pray
that you won't be tested."
Jesus walked on a little way before he knelt down and prayed,
"Father, if you will, please don't make me suffer by having me drink
from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want."
Then an angel from heaven came to help him. Jesus was in great pain
and prayed so sincerely that his sweat fell to the ground like drops
of blood.
Jesus got up from praying and went over to his disciples. They were
asleep and worn out from being so sad. He said to them, "Why are you
asleep? Wake up and pray that you won't be tested."
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
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