EatScripture

The criminal is accepted by Jesus on the cross, darkness covers the land, the temple curtain is torn in two, a centurion pronounced Jesus' innocence, a council member buries him.

The Son of the Father is exchanged for the son of the father. Simon takes up Jesus' cross and follows him. Where are the disciples? Jesus addresses the great multitude that follows him through the Jerusalem streets. The place of the Skull and the offer of sour wine - what are we to make of these? (See https://www.faithgateway.com/crucifixion-coronation-king/#.Ygrc-t_MKM8)

The Son of the Father is exchanged for the son of the father. Simon takes up Jesus' cross and follows him. Where are the disciples? Jesus addresses the great multitude that follows him through the Jerusalem streets. The place of the Skull and the offer of sour wine - what are we to make of these? (See https://www.faithgateway.com/crucifixion-coronation-king/#.Ygrc-t_MKM8)

Jesus is mocked before the council of the Sanhedrin; Jesus taken before Pilate; Jesus taken before Herod. Two out of three say "Not Guilty!" But majorities don't always win out.

Jesus is mocked before the council of the Sanhedrin; Jesus taken before Pilate; Jesus taken before Herod. Two out of three say "Not Guilty!" But majorities don't always win out.

Jesus prays at Gethsemane and we get a glimpse of how intensely human he is in his suffering. Judas betrays him with a kiss and the swords come out again - leaving a servant of the high priest in need of Jesus' healing touch. Peter follows and denies knowing Jesus...three times...before the rooster crows. Sigh.

Jesus prays at Gethsemane and we get a glimpse of how intensely human he is in his suffering. Judas betrays him with a kiss and the swords come out again - leaving a servant of the high priest in need of Jesus' healing touch. Peter follows and denies knowing Jesus...three times...before the rooster crows. Sigh.

After the Passover with his disciples, Jesus talked to them about betrayal, a different Kingdom set-up, and a difficult road ahead. 

After the Passover with his disciples, Jesus talked to them about betrayal, a different Kingdom set-up, and a difficult road ahead.

Judas plots with the Religious Leaders about how to betray Jesus. Two disciples are sent into town to an unknown house to ask about a place for Jesus to eat Passover with his disciples...and it works! Luke's version of the Passover meal seems to have an extra cup. What do we make of this?

Judas plots with the Religious Leaders about how to betray Jesus. Two disciples are sent into town to an unknown house to ask about a place for Jesus to eat Passover with his disciples...and it works! Luke's version of the Passover meal seems to have an extra cup. What do we make of this?

Verse 12 begins with "But before all this...", making a delineation between what came before and what is coming after. The verses after 12 are all about the destruction of Jerusalem and the days leading up to that in AD 70. What does the disciple need to know?

Verse 12 begins with "But before all this...", making a delineation between what came before and what is coming after. The verses after 12 are all about the destruction of Jerusalem and the days leading up to that in AD 70. What does the disciple need to know?

Jesus condemns the pretentiousness of the scribes and their devouring of widows' homes just in time to look up and see a poor widow putting her last coins into the offering coffers. This leads him to speak even further regarding the outward adornments of the temple itself and their temporary existence. Lesson: Don't judge by what's on the outside!

Jesus condemns the pretentiousness of the scribes and their devouring of widows' homes just in time to look up and see a poor widow putting her last coins into the offering coffers. This leads him to speak even further regarding the outward adornments of the temple itself and their temporary existence. Lesson: Don't judge by what's on the outside!

Jesus is asked a question about the resurrection and gives a response that stuns everyone into silence. Then Jesus has a question of his own about the writing of Psalm 110.

Jesus is asked a question about the resurrection and gives a response that stuns everyone into silence. Then Jesus has a question of his own about the writing of Psalm 110.

Questions are posed to Jesus in an attempt to trap him. His answers leave the questioners and listeners stunned.

Questions are posed to Jesus in an attempt to trap him. His answers leave the questioners and listeners stunned.

Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem is received with both great acclaim and implicit rejection. What's with the untying of the colt? The allusions to Isaiah 29 are plentiful. What are we to make of that? Oh, and are we hanging on his words?

Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem is received with both great acclaim and implicit rejection. What's with the untying of the colt? The allusions to Isaiah 29 are plentiful. What are we to make of that? Oh, and are we hanging on his words?

Finally, Luke brings up the fig tree again. Will there be fruit found in the fig tree? And what about this "severe" nobleman who leaves for a time and returns to make reckoning with both his servants and those who did not want him to rule over them?

Finally, Luke brings up the fig tree again. Will there be fruit found in the fig tree? And what about this "severe" nobleman who leaves for a time and returns to make reckoning with both his servants and those who did not want him to rule over them?

Jesus is talking plainly to the disciples but they are failing to understand his meaning. As a matter of fact, Luke tells us three times about the extend of their obtuseness. But is this based on their lack of understanding or on God's will to keep certain details from them at this time? The blind beggar that follows may give us some clues.

Jesus is talking plainly to the disciples but they are failing to understand his meaning. As a matter of fact, Luke tells us three times about the extend of their obtuseness. But is this based on their lack of understanding or on God's will to keep certain details from them at this time? The blind beggar that follows may give us some clues.