MATT 26

THE LAST SUPPER, BETRAYAL & ARREST OF JESUS
reference to Old Testament scripture:
* to the disciples vv31, 54
* to the crowd v56
* to the scribes/elders v64

Jesus prepared both himself and the disciples by refering back to scriptures and turning to God. Whilst he was tempted to circumvent God's design (v39) he neither let himself (vv39, 42) or his followers (v52-54) to do this. Interestingly he never denied the false charges brought against him, prefering to remain silent. In contrast Peter denied the true accusations against himself.

KEYPOINTS:

1) Go with God's flow - don't try to fast track, circumvent or do it in my way (cf. Ex20:25)
2) "Never defend yourself" - A.W.Tozer