What is happening here?
As Passover approaches, Judas agrees to betray Jesus. Jesus shares the final meal, speaks of the new covenant in His blood, and tells the disciples that one of them will betray Him. Their dispute over greatness leads Jesus to define leadership as service. He predicts Peter’s denial while also speaking of Peter’s later strengthening ministry. At the Mount of Olives Jesus prays in agony, is arrested, Peter denies Him, and the council challenges His identity.
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