Jesus continued with the parable of the talents. To three servants the master gave talents or money, depending on which translation of the bible you're reading. He gave these according to their ability. The first servant with the most doubled his. So did the servant with a more modest amount. However, the third servant given the least buried his, so he wouldn't lose it because he was afraid. When the master returned, he was pleased with the first two, but not the third. He asked why he hadn't put it into the bank where it could have at least earned interest? So it will be with our final judgement when we are called to account for what we've done with our lives. In the final judgement the people of all nations will be gathered, then divided according to those who took care of those who suffered in some way. And those who did not care for them. Those who cared please God and will have eternal life. Those who do not care will be punished forever.
When Jesus finished teaching, he told the 12 that in two days it would be Passover and He would be betrayed and crucified. During this time the chief priests and leaders were meeting at the high priest, Caiaphas' house. They were plotting how they were going to kill Jesus. Back in Bethany, Jesus shared a meal with Simon the Leper. A woman came in and anointed Him with expensive perfume. The 12 got angry about how wasteful it was. Jesus explained to them that she was caring for Him and it was a beautiful gift that she would be remembered for. Judas one of the 12 went to the chief priests and asked how much they would give him for Jesus. They paid Judas 30 silver coins and he started looking for a good time to betray Jesus. The 12 asked Jesus where he wanted to eat the Passover meal and He told them to go to a certain man and tell him what they needed and he would provide it. As they were eating Jesus told them that one of them would betray Him. It was Judas. During the meal, Jesus took some bread in His hands, blessed it and broke it. He gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." (KJV 26:26) In the same way He took a cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, "Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins." (NAS Matthew 26:27-28) Jesus promised He would drink wine with them again after His death. They sang a hymn and went to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus told them they would fall away because of what would happen that night. He quoted Zechariah 13:7. Peter said he wouldn't but Jesus told him he would deny knowing Him 3 times that night before the rooster crowed. They went to Gethsemane and Jesus prayed. He was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. He asked God to spare Him from what lay ahead, but that God's will be done. After this, Jesus went to them and found them all asleep. He prayed 2 more times in this way and finally it was time. Judas arrived with an armed mob and kissed Jesus (which was the sign that had been agreed upon) and betrayed Him. Jesus was arrested and one of the people with Him cut off the ear of a man there. Jesus told them to put away their weapons, that if He wanted to, He could save Himself. All that would happen was necessary to fulfill scripture. The disciples all ran away. Peter was watching from a distance as Caiaphas and all the leaders had a trial and brought false witnesses to try to find a reason why Jesus should be killed. Caiaphas asked Jesus if he was the Christ? Jesus answered that was what they said, and in the future they would see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven. Caiaphas tore his clothes and declared that Jesus had spoken blasphemy. Those gathered said Jesus was worthy of death. Then they spit in His face, punched and slapped Him, and taunted Him.
Tomorrow read Matthew 26:69-28:20
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