The Plot to Kill Jesus

(The Conspiracy against Jesus)

MATTHEW 26:1-5

When Jesus had finished all he wanted to say, he told his disciples, “You know that in two days’ time it will be the Passover and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” Then the chief priests and the Jewish authorities gathered together at the palace of .....

The Anointing at Bethany

While Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came up to him carrying a precious jar of expensive perfume, and she poured it on Jesus’ head as he was reclining at table. Seeing this the disciples became indignant, protesting, “What a useless waste! The perfume could have been sold for a large sum and the proceeds given to the poor.” .....

The Last Supper

(The Lords Supper)

"On the first day of the Festival of the Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?” Jesus answered, “Go into the city, to the house of a certain man, and tell him; "The Master says, My hour is near, and l will celebrate the Passover with my disciples in your house.’ ” The disciples did as Jesus had ordered them and prepared the Passover meal.....

Gethsemane

(The Agony in the Garden)

Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while l go over there to pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be filled with anguish and distress. And he said to them, “My heart is filled with grief, even to the point of death. Remain here with me and stay awake." ....

Jesus Is Arrested 

(The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus)

Jesus was still speaking when Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a mob armed with swords and clubs, who had been sent by the chief priests and the Jewish authorities. The traitor had arranged a signal for them: “The one l kiss, he is the man; arrest him.” And he went directly to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Master” and he gave him a kiss....