Daily Devotions

“Now the chief priests and the entire Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death” (Matthew 26:59). This world wants what…

“Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.  But Peter was following Him at a distance,…

“But all this has taken place so that the Scriptures of the prophets will be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left Him and fled” (Matthew 26:56). Scripture will be fulfilled. …

“At that time Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a man inciting a revolt? Every day…

“Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.  Or do you think that…

“And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear” (Matthew 26:51). Peter…

“And immediately Judas went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.  But Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and…

“And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders…

“Then He came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed…

“Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.  And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once…