It’s amazing how Jesus loved the disciples so much even when he knew they were going to betray him… that’s the kind of unconditional love that really only comes from god.
19And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” -ellie
Though we are easily sifted like wheat, helpless on our own to stand upright and righteous, the Lord Jesus tells us that we can in turn strengthen our brothers. May we do so diligently in prayer.
Luke 22 is powerful! Vs 3 – satan entered into Judas. For satan to enter into Judas there must have been an open door. Therefore I have to stay prayed up at all times. Stay focused on the Word of God.
Vs 31 Jesus intercedes for us. Even though Satan wants to attack us and tempt us Jesus is praying for us and instructing is that our faith should not fail us.
Vs 12 ‘ concerning this temple you are building, if you keep all my decreed and regulations and obey all my commands, I will fulfil through you the promise I made to your father, David. I will live among the Israelites and will never abandon my people Israel.’
The words concerning this temple made me think of myself! After all we are the church. I felt God saying to me that concerning my temple, my lifestyle and my body; I must follow him. Follow him in all that I do. Obey Him and keep his commands.
Also the man Huram that Solomon hired was skilled. Within this chapter what comes up for me is that it is important for us to be skilled at what we do. Huram was so skilled that the wisest man ever to live hired him.
It is so good to hear these thoughts. Yes it is good to be skilled. We should work where God has us in this season for His glory and do our very best. Thank you for your encouragement today!
I am impressed with Hiram–God had given him incredible skill to beautifully make the bronze structures for the Temple complex. Long before Solomon wanted to start building the Temple, Hiram was learning how to be a bronze craftsman (I don’t suppose this is a quickly learned trade!). How amazing our God is to prepare us for what we could never imagine, big things that we can’t see at the time but are vital to His Kingdom!
I love the idea of Jesus interceding for us. There are so many times especially recently that I’m too ashamed to approach God with my failures. This is comforting to know Jesus prays for us during these times and advocates on our behalf. Afterall, Jesus knows our pain and complicated sin from walking the Earth. Thank you Jesus for being our interceder.
I found a little reminder in this passage. God has a purpose for each of us. Maybe we don’t feel as great as a disciple but what about the guy carrying water? God had him carry water at that time so the disciples would know where to go. Obedience in the small things!
The fact that Jesus prayed for Peter that his faith might not fail, jumped out at me today. To think Jesus prays for us and Hebrews tells us just that, He is interceding for us before the throne. Wow!
Notice how the disciples couldn’t keep focused…. in one sentence they are worried about which one of them would betray Jesus, and in practically the next breath they were arguing over who would be greatest in Jesus’s kingdom -as if the first question really wasn’t important. I should examine myself and my attitudes to guard against being self centered like that. I need to be a servant and give the glory to God, not be seeking it for myself.
That hit me today too… Like a lot of side conversations at the dinner table, or maybe like a small group of women out together for appetizers. Is it weird that there was no question and answer time that they are all on the same page? Like straight out asking Jesus what’s the guys name who will betray you? Who is it so we can talk him out of it! Which one of us is going to be the greatest? Idk… It was just weird thinking what that last supper might have looked like today.
This is a great passage today, reflecting on the Lord’s glory and grace. Katrina and Shirl pointed out something good here: Both passages do some foreshadowing too into what we will see soon:
The verse Shirl pointed out hints at Solmin’s downfall, combined with the mentioning of his wife, Pharoah’s daughter. Israelites were not allowed to marry foreign wives according to the Law. Then in Luke, there’s the clear foreshadowing to Judas’s betrayal and Peter’s denial. But despite this, Jesus continues to establish his new covenant with them, even though he knows what is going to happen, and that just shows how gracious out God is.
These chapters are both so powerful. From the house of God being build to the betrayal of the Lord by one of his own deciples being foretold. What is destined to happen will be done.
12 “Concerning this house that you are building, if you will walk in my statutes and obey my rules and keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will establish my word with you, which I spoke to David your father. Solomon obeyed the Lord, but Subsequent rulers did not. It is impossible to always do right because we are sinners. Thank God for His son who died so that we pull be with Him.
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26But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.
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It’s amazing how Jesus loved the disciples so much even when he knew they were going to betray him… that’s the kind of unconditional love that really only comes from god.
19And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” -ellie
Though we are easily sifted like wheat, helpless on our own to stand upright and righteous, the Lord Jesus tells us that we can in turn strengthen our brothers. May we do so diligently in prayer.
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Luke 22 is powerful! Vs 3 – satan entered into Judas. For satan to enter into Judas there must have been an open door. Therefore I have to stay prayed up at all times. Stay focused on the Word of God.
Vs 31 Jesus intercedes for us. Even though Satan wants to attack us and tempt us Jesus is praying for us and instructing is that our faith should not fail us.
Vs 12 ‘ concerning this temple you are building, if you keep all my decreed and regulations and obey all my commands, I will fulfil through you the promise I made to your father, David. I will live among the Israelites and will never abandon my people Israel.’
The words concerning this temple made me think of myself! After all we are the church. I felt God saying to me that concerning my temple, my lifestyle and my body; I must follow him. Follow him in all that I do. Obey Him and keep his commands.
Also the man Huram that Solomon hired was skilled. Within this chapter what comes up for me is that it is important for us to be skilled at what we do. Huram was so skilled that the wisest man ever to live hired him.
It is so good to hear these thoughts. Yes it is good to be skilled. We should work where God has us in this season for His glory and do our very best. Thank you for your encouragement today!
I love that you pointed that out. I didn’t pick up on that at first but needed to get this message today!
I am impressed with Hiram–God had given him incredible skill to beautifully make the bronze structures for the Temple complex. Long before Solomon wanted to start building the Temple, Hiram was learning how to be a bronze craftsman (I don’t suppose this is a quickly learned trade!). How amazing our God is to prepare us for what we could never imagine, big things that we can’t see at the time but are vital to His Kingdom!
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I love the idea of Jesus interceding for us. There are so many times especially recently that I’m too ashamed to approach God with my failures. This is comforting to know Jesus prays for us during these times and advocates on our behalf. Afterall, Jesus knows our pain and complicated sin from walking the Earth. Thank you Jesus for being our interceder.
Amen!
Amen!
I found a little reminder in this passage. God has a purpose for each of us. Maybe we don’t feel as great as a disciple but what about the guy carrying water? God had him carry water at that time so the disciples would know where to go. Obedience in the small things!
i love this outlook. thank you for pointing it out :)
Excellent point!
Love this reminder! God can use us wherever we are with whatever we are doing.
Prayers needed please.
Praying for you Olivia!
Praying that my faith would not fail when Satan sifts me.
The fact that Jesus prayed for Peter that his faith might not fail, jumped out at me today. To think Jesus prays for us and Hebrews tells us just that, He is interceding for us before the throne. Wow!
So powerful!
Notice how the disciples couldn’t keep focused…. in one sentence they are worried about which one of them would betray Jesus, and in practically the next breath they were arguing over who would be greatest in Jesus’s kingdom -as if the first question really wasn’t important. I should examine myself and my attitudes to guard against being self centered like that. I need to be a servant and give the glory to God, not be seeking it for myself.
That hit me today too… Like a lot of side conversations at the dinner table, or maybe like a small group of women out together for appetizers. Is it weird that there was no question and answer time that they are all on the same page? Like straight out asking Jesus what’s the guys name who will betray you? Who is it so we can talk him out of it! Which one of us is going to be the greatest? Idk… It was just weird thinking what that last supper might have looked like today.
This is a great passage today, reflecting on the Lord’s glory and grace. Katrina and Shirl pointed out something good here: Both passages do some foreshadowing too into what we will see soon:
The verse Shirl pointed out hints at Solmin’s downfall, combined with the mentioning of his wife, Pharoah’s daughter. Israelites were not allowed to marry foreign wives according to the Law. Then in Luke, there’s the clear foreshadowing to Judas’s betrayal and Peter’s denial. But despite this, Jesus continues to establish his new covenant with them, even though he knows what is going to happen, and that just shows how gracious out God is.
Great connection!
These chapters are both so powerful. From the house of God being build to the betrayal of the Lord by one of his own deciples being foretold. What is destined to happen will be done.
12 “Concerning this house that you are building, if you will walk in my statutes and obey my rules and keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will establish my word with you, which I spoke to David your father. Solomon obeyed the Lord, but Subsequent rulers did not. It is impossible to always do right because we are sinners. Thank God for His son who died so that we pull be with Him.