Main Highlights
This chapter covers the plot to kill Jesus, the preparation and celebration of the Passover, the institution of the Lord's Supper, Jesus' warning to Peter, Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, and His betrayal and arrest.
Key Verses
"Now the feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching."— Luke 22:1
"And when the hour came, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him."— Luke 22:14
"And He took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood."— Luke 22:19-20
"And He said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift you men like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”"— Luke 22:31-32
Related Scripture
"For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes."— 1 Corinthians 11:26
Scholar Insight
""In Luke's account of the Last Supper, the focus is on the memorial aspect of the Eucharist, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of Christ's death and its significance for the new covenant." - I. Howard Marshall, The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary on the Greek Text."
Theological Analysis
What we learn about God
God is faithful to His promises. He planned and orchestrated the events leading to Jesus' sacrifice for the salvation of humanity.
Christological Connection
Jesus is the central figure. He is the Passover Lamb, the one who institutes the new covenant through His blood, and the one who prays for strength in Gethsemane.
Systematic Theology
Atonement: Jesus' death is presented as a sacrifice that atones for the sins of humanity, establishing a new covenant between God and people.
Law & Grace
The Passover, a feast commemorating deliverance from slavery under the law, is replaced with the Lord's Supper, a remembrance of grace through Jesus' sacrifice. The law is fulfilled by Jesus through his atoning death.
Personal Application
People should gratefully remember Jesus' sacrifice through the Lord's Supper, pray for strength in times of temptation, and be aware of the dangers of pride and self-reliance. "And He said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift you men like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”" (Luke 22:31-32)