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Jesus Confers a Kingdom on Us

Date: Mar. 27, 2018

Passage

Luke 22:24-46 (ESV)

24 A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. 27 For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

28 “You are those who have stayed with me in my trials, 29 and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, 30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”

35 And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” 36 He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me has its fulfillment.” 38 And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough.”

39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” 43 And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

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Key Verse: 22:29

and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,

1. I confer on you a kingdom (24-38)

In the final hours before his arrest, Jesus' disciples were still having petty power struggles among themselves. They didn't need to struggle, because Jesus was freely conferring on them the kingdom he received from his Father. It would be a kingdom full of humble servants. Jesus counseled his disciples, especially Peter, about their upcoming temptation, and prepared them for the life of mission they would lead after his departure.

2. Jesus' prays to do God's will (39-46)

Jesus faced a life-and-death struggle to accept the suffering of the cross. In his humanity, it seemed too much to take on. Jesus honestly prayed for God to make a way out for him, but he also prayed to submit his will to God. His disciples had no spiritual strength to support him in his hour of need. But because he prayed like this, he could finish his mission for us.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the kingdom you confer on us, which is greater than any worldly position. Thank you for your praying until you could go to the cross for me.

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