Luke 22 Summary - 5 Minute Study

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LUKE 22 IN 5 MINUTES

WHEN:

• The events of chapter 22 were part of Jesus’ ministry on earth.

• These events took place between approximately 26-31 A.D..

CHARACTERS:

• Jesus - The Messiah and Son of God.

• 12 Apostles - Jesus’ students and closest companions on earth.

• Judas Iscariot - One of the 12 Apostles who betrayed Jesus.

• Enemies of Jesus - The Jewish leaders who were plotting to kill Jesus.

WHERE:

• These events occurred in Jerusalem during the last week of Jesus’ life.

OUTLINE:

• JUDAS PLOTS TO BETRAY JESUS (22:1-6):

  • As Passover approached, the Jewish leaders were trying to find a way to murder Jesus.

  • They struck a deal with Judas Iscariot to pay him money if he would betray Jesus to them.

• JESUS EATS THE PASSOVER WITH HIS APOSTLES (22:7-23):

  • On the day of the Passover feast, Jesus sent Peter and John to find a room and prepare the meal.

  • Peter and John went into the city, found an upper room, prepared the Passover, and when everything was ready, Jesus and the others arrived.

  • While eating the Passover memorial, Jesus taught the Apostles about a new memorial He wanted them to observe. This memorial was meant to remind them of His death on the cross for them.

  • Jesus gave them bread as a memorial of His body and wine as a memorial of the new covenant (promise) sealed by His blood.

• CONVERSATIONS AROUND THE TABLE (22:24-38):

  • Jesus discussed several important topics with the Apostles around the Passover table.

  • He taught them that the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven are those who are servants to others.

  • He foretold that Peter would deny Him that evening.

  • He warned the Apostles about the dangers ahead of them in their ministries and foretold His own death.

• THE ARREST (22:39-54):

  • Jesus took the Apostles to the Mount of Olives where He prayed earnestly about His upcoming death.

  • The Apostles slept while Jesus prayed.

  • Judas, who was leading a crowd of Jesus’ enemies, approached Jesus and kissed Him.

  • The Apostles were ready to do battle with Judas’ mob, but Jesus told them to put their swords away.

  • Jesus allowed Himself to be arrested and was taken into the house of the high priest.

• PETER DENIES KNOWING JESUS (22:54-62):

  • Peter followed Jesus at a distance all the way to the high priest’s house.

  • While awaiting the outcome of Jesus’ trial, three people asked Peter if he was a disciple of Jesus’.

  • He denied knowing Jesus, but was soon overcome with sorrow after realizing His prophecy had come true.

• JESUS QUESTIONED AND BEATEN (22:63-71):

  • Jesus was forced to endure a phony trial where He was mocked and beaten through the night.

  • The next morning, the Jewish council assembled and condemned Him to death.

BIG PICTURE:

• The entire Bible has been leading up to this point.

• Jesus’ arrest was accomplished by wicked men, but would result in God’s victory over wickedness.

APPLICATION:

• When things appear out of control, God is in complete control.

• There has never been an occasion where God lost control over a situation.