26:1-5
We are now entering the final days. First of all we get the introduction to the events. The first thing is that Jesus knew what was happening, God was in control of events. In contrast, the chief priests, the ones who were plotting to kill Jesus, were not in control, did not know what was going on. Sometimes Jesus is portrayed as being the victim of events. This is a completely untrue and unbiblical picture. God was in control, things were happening according to the will of God. The chief priests did not want things to happen during the festival. When did they happen? During the festival! The chief priests were in fear of a riot. Jesus knew what was going to happen, what had to happen, what was supposed to happen.
26:6-9
Note that we are only two days away from the climax of Easter, but Jesus is still teaching. Simon was a well-known victim of leprosy who had been healed by Jesus. A woman came in with an alabaster jar of perfume. She poured this on the head of Jesus as He was reclining at the table. The disciples were indignant about this. It was just the Pharisees or priests who lacked understanding, His disciples did too, and we need to be aware that our understanding is often flawed. The disciples thought this was a waste of the use of the perfume.
We are now entering the final days. First of all we get the introduction to the events. The first thing is that Jesus knew what was happening, God was in control of events. In contrast, the chief priests, the ones who were plotting to kill Jesus, were not in control, did not know what was going on. Sometimes Jesus is portrayed as being the victim of events. This is a completely untrue and unbiblical picture. God was in control, things were happening according to the will of God. The chief priests did not want things to happen during the festival. When did they happen? During the festival! The chief priests were in fear of a riot. Jesus knew what was going to happen, what had to happen, what was supposed to happen.
26:6-9
Note that we are only two days away from the climax of Easter, but Jesus is still teaching. Simon was a well-known victim of leprosy who had been healed by Jesus. A woman came in with an alabaster jar of perfume. She poured this on the head of Jesus as He was reclining at the table. The disciples were indignant about this. It was just the Pharisees or priests who lacked understanding, His disciples did too, and we need to be aware that our understanding is often flawed. The disciples thought this was a waste of the use of the perfume.
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