Christ's Prayer Preserves: Intercession Through Satanic Sifting
Though Satan sifts, Christ’s prayer preserves.
Luke 22:31–34 (BSB)
31 Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.
32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
33 “Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”
34 But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”
What is the big idea of Luke 22:31–34?
Though Satan sifts, Christ’s prayer preserves.
How does Luke 22:31–34 point to Christ?
The praying, crucified, and risen Christ preserves His people; through faith in Him sinners who fail are restored, secured by His intercession and atoning blood.
Authorial Intent
To reveal Christ’s intercessory preservation of His disciple amid satanic testing.
Chapter: Luke 22
The Passover Betrayal, the New Covenant Meal, and the Suffering Servant King
Jesus willingly gives himself as the Passover-fulfilling new covenant Savior, submits to the Father’s will in suffering, intercedes for failing disciples, and confesses his identity as the enthroned Son of Man and Son of God.