We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Today’s passage is similar to yesterday’s, where the story alternates between the ordeal of Jesus and the weakness of the disciples – in this case Peter.

We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Matt 26:46-56 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer… Continue reading Matt 26:47-56

We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Remember, the focus of these two weeks is the text itself. There aren’t many verses to read each day, so spend time reading the story slowly and reflectively. Matt 26:31-35 This section contrasts the agony and faithfulness of Jesus as… Continue reading Matt 26:31-46

We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Matt 26:17-19 26:17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the… Continue reading Matt 26:17-30

For the next two weeks (leading up to Easter) we’re going to be reading through the “Passion Narrative” in Matthew’s Gospel (chapters 26-27). It will be a little different in structure from other series as I want to give the Gospel text more space to speak. Rather than a packaged “devotional reading” it will be… Continue reading Matt 26:1-16