An Amazing Plan by an Amazing God

 N.T.#281 "An Amazing Plan by an Amazing God"

April 9, 2024 

Matthew 26-Part 5

LET IT GLOW 

We left Judas making the betraial deal with the religious leaders for 30 pieces of silver. Jesus sent Peter and John to get the upper room and preparations for their Passover meal. Jesus told the two guys who would help them with the task-the man with a pitcher of water on the streets of Jerusalem. They were to ask the man where his guestchamber was so they could prepare to eat the Passover there. Tell him the Master wanted the room so He could eat the Passover with His disciples. (Luke 22:1-13)

The Jewish Passover meal consisted of a cup of wine, unleavened bread, roasted lamb, butter leafy herbs, and sweet relish for each person. Jesus would have reviewed the incidence of the Hebrews being freed from the slavery in Egypt . They did not have this meal in Bethany, for it wasn't time for the betrayal. (Judas would not have known where the upper room was so he could tell the religious ones Jesus location.) There were things for Jesus to accomplish before that happened.

Did you notice Jesus had those last events of His life on earth planned out? He has ours, too.

I have seen pictures of the eclipse yesterday. We were at church and in our area, it was not seen as a total one. We didn't have glasses to protect our eyes. My conclusion is God shows off His creation and control. If He can align the sun, moon, and earth together for a few moments, can't He align our life with His will? We just need to surrender and trust Him to lead us daily. (A family member lives in Indiana where they saw it total.) I wonder how many people acknowledged God as having done it.

LET IT GROW 

These events are recorded in Luke 22:

• Jesus told the disciples that He would not eat and drink wine until the fulfilling of the kingdom of God happens.(verses 16, 18)
• Jesus gave thanks and brake the bread, saying this is my body which is given for you; this do in remembrance of Me. (verse 19)
• The broken bread represented Christ's broken body given for us at Calvary.
• Likewise He gook the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you. (verse 20)
• The cup of wine represented the blood which Jesus would shed for us on the cross. 

Jeremiah31:31-34 NLT says, The day is coming when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. I will put My instructions deep within them, and I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be My people. For everyone, from the least to the greatest, will know Me already. I will for give their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins. 

What a promise of the Messiah who came to fulfill the Old Testament. Back then, Jesus promised to restore Israel to their land, forgive their sin, and rule over them. Believers in Jesus receive salvation through the broken body and shed blood which He did for us sinners. Dear one, have you asked Jesus to forgive your sins and be your Savior?

LET IT GO

We give thanks for Your sacrifice of Your life for us-the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

Such an amazing plan carried out by an amazing God.

Mmm. 

May we lay down our life for You to use as a living sacrifice for Your glory.