The Lamb Moves Forward: Betrayal Within God's Redemptive Plan
The Lamb of God moves toward sacrifice while human conspiracy advances.
Luke 21:37–22:6 (BSB)
37 Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.
38 And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.
1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
2 and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.
3 Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
4 And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.
5 They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
6 Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.
What is the big idea of Luke 21:37–22:6?
The Lamb of God moves toward sacrifice while human conspiracy advances.
How does Luke 21:37–22:6 point to Christ?
The betrayed Passover Lamb willingly goes to the cross; through His atoning death and resurrection sinners receive redemption and covenant deliverance.
Authorial Intent
To show the deliberate progression toward Christ’s betrayal under divine sovereignty.
Chapter: Luke 21
The Widow’s Gift, Jerusalem’s Fall, and Watchfulness before the Son of Man
Because Jesus’ words outlast the temple, the city, and the heavens, disciples must give themselves wholly to God, endure persecution, discern the times, and watch prayerfully for the coming Son of Man.