Then seizing him (Jesus), they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. A servant girl saw him seated there in […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:52-53 – What should Christians do when darkness reigns? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 394
Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:49-51 – Should Christians strike with swords? Part 1 – Free Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 393
When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords? And one of them (Peter) struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him. (Luke 22:49-51) It’s my […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:47-48 – Should Christians serve everyone? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 392
While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss? (Luke 22:47-48) John Reed, www.jrtalks.com, states a force of 200 Roman […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:45-46 – Should Christians pray before going to sleep? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 391
When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” (Luke 22:45-46) Those with clinical depression sleep a lot. Sorrow is exhausting. But Jesus knows if we don’t pray, we’ll fall […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:43-44 – Should I pray for an angel to strengthen me? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 390
An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. (Luke 22:43-44) A couple days ago I cut my knuckle on a newly-opened can. Blood poured from it and quickly dripped on the counter before […]
Daily Devotional Luke 22:39-42 – Should we pray, “Let not my will, but yours be done?” Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 389
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my […]
Daily Devotional – Luke 22:35-37 – What did Jesus mean when he said, “Buy a sword?” Online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 388
Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. It is written: ‘And he […]