Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 22:21-30] December 29, 2017

Foot washing at the last supper with Judas watching

Jesus predicts his betrayal 21 But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. 22 The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!” 23 They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 22:14-20] December 28, 2017

Jesus giving communion at the Last Supper icon

The Bread and Cup at The Last Supper 14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 22:7-13] December 27, 2017

Unleavened Bread and wine

Preparations for the Passover 7 Then came the first day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 And Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, so that we may eat it.” 9 They said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 22:1-6] December 26, 2017

P. Molnár, The Thirty Pieces of Silver 1909

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 22 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4 And Judas went … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 21:25-37] December 24, 2017

Last Judgment Icon

The final signs and the fig tree 25 “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. 26 People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 21:12-24] December 23, 2017

Giotto scrovegni, giudizio universale

Jesus Speaks of the End Times 12 “But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. 13 And so you will bear testimony to me. 14 But make … Read more