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nticipation of the cross overshad- prepared” where they could prepare to
ows everything in these final eat the passover.
Achapters. The scene at Bethany The Lord “knew from the beginning
(14:1-11), so full of Mary’s appreciation of who they were that believed not, and
her Lord, confirmed that the time of His who should betray him” (Joh 6:64) and
death was very near (vv7-9). Those who His arrangements were essential. “The
plotted His destruction had found a will- chief priests and the Pharisees had given
ing assistant in Judas (vv10-11). The next a commandment that, if any man knew
scene is in an upper room in Jerusalem where he were, he should shew it, that
(14:12-25) and the shadow of death rests they might take him” (11:57). Richard
upon it. Wurmbrand, describing the persecution of

The Preparation for the Christians under communism in Tortured
for Christ, notes, “I never understood why
Passover (vv12-16) Jesus, wishing to have the last supper ar-
On the eve of the crucifixion, the ranged, did not give an address but said,
disciples ask the Lord a Question (v12), ‘Go into the city, and a man will meet you
“Where wilt thou that we go and prepare carrying a pitcher of water’ (Mark 14:13).
that thou mayest eat the passover?” The Now I understand. We also give such
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disciples must have recognised the in- secret signs of recognition in the work of
creasing animosity of the religious leaders. the Underground Church.”
If so, they may have wondered how they The wealthy and courageous owner
could return to Jerusalem, and eat the of the house in Jerusalem, by placing his
passover with their Lord, without some home at the disposal of his Lord, set the
confrontation. scene for the institution of the Supper.
The Lord gave Instructions (vv13-15). Supporting the Lord in such adverse
Two disciples, whom Luke identifies circumstances will surely not be without
as Peter and John (Luk 22:8), must go reward (Mar 9:41).
to Jerusalem where, upon arrival, they Notice the disciples’ Actions (v16). The
would receive the sign of “a man bearing Lord’s instructions were followed to the
a pitcher of water,” whom they should letter, showing complete confidence in
follow. The man would be noticeable Him and His arrangements: “And they
because women usually carried pitchers. made ready the passover” (v16).
Having followed the man to a house, they
must ask the owner, “Where is the guest- The Predictions of the
chamber, where I shall eat the passover Betrayer (vv17-21)
into “a large upper room furnished and
Gathered with the twelve, and reclining
1 Bible quotations in this article are from the to eat with them, the Lord uttered three
KJV. distinct predictions about His betrayal.

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