Luke, Chapter 22
Welcome to week twenty-two of Luke/Acts 2020. My name is Tessa Priem, and I'm a solo dance artist. I'm also a mommy who studied theology. Thus, for the year of 2020, we're doing a year-long Bible Study. This week, our structure is the same as week twenty-one: 1) I give an introduction to the reading, 2) there's a recording of me reading the chapter, 3) followed by questions & an explanation; 4) I'll post a hymn that you can read if you'd like, and 5) we'll close with a prayer. If you have a Bible, please open it to Luke, chapter twenty-two. If not, you can find Luke twenty-two online. Let's get started! And if you have questions or thoughts at the end, leave a comment or send me an email. Many blessings!
1) Introduction: Hi, everyone. Welcome to Luke, chapter 22. Today's section is pretty lengthy. Most chapters in Luke have a little over 30 verses; today's reading has 71! We are getting close to the end of Luke's Gospel. As Jesus' triumphal entry started in Luke 19, Christ is still in the city of Jerusalem--three chapters later. The events of Luke 22 took place on a Thursday (on Passover), and also on Friday morning. Let's take a look.
2) Recording: Here is a recording of Luke, chapter twenty-two. You can listen to it and follow along, or simply read the chapter on your own.
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3) Explanation & Questions: What did you think of this long chapter? Did anything in the reading challenge you, or did you find anything particularly meaningful? I know the story of Peter gets me a little choked up. Already in Luke 9, it was recorded how Jesus started foretelling his death and resurrection to his disciples. They didn't understand what he was telling them, and for much of the book of Luke, Jesus faced opposition from people, in addition to crowds flocking after him (See Luke 4:16-30, right after Jesus was baptized). Jesus' ministry began when he was close to 30-years old (Luke 3:23). Almost three years later, in chapter 22, he was about to die. For more information on specific terms & verses, see our Digging Deeper section, where we will go into depth on Luke twenty-two. Be sure to scroll down to the proper chapter.
4) Hymn: Here is the hymn, "What Wondrous Love Is This." The lyrics are below if you'd like to sing along :)
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What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this That caused the Lord of bliss
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul!
When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
When I was sinking down, sinking down,
When I was sinking down Beneath God's righteous frown,
Christ laid aside His crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside His crown for my soul.
To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb, Who is the great I AM,
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
While millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing His love for me,
And through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on,
And through eternity I'll sing on.
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this That caused the Lord of bliss
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul!
When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
When I was sinking down, sinking down,
When I was sinking down Beneath God's righteous frown,
Christ laid aside His crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside His crown for my soul.
To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb, Who is the great I AM,
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
While millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing His love for me,
And through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on,
And through eternity I'll sing on.
5) Prayer: Dear Lord, it must have been so meaningful to eat the Passover with your disciples; thank you for your foresight that allowed Peter and John to prepare the meal. Thank you for instituting the Lord's Supper--your last meal before you were crucified. We're sorry about your stressful experience on the Mount of Olives and that it can be tough to believe you (v 67). Help us to know that you are the Son of God. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Disclaimer: I should mention I do not have copyright permission regarding the particular Bible I'm using. I am reading an ESV edition in this recording. The majority of hymns I choose are in the public domain as this one is, and I reference the Lutheran Service Book a lot. I will be posting these devotions each Friday, throughout the year 2020. May they be a blessing to you. If you'd like to follow me and learn more about what I do, especially dance-wise, you can find me on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. Enjoy the journey! Have a wonderful week. -Tessa
P.S. If you'd like to learn about my solo dance show, click here. It's my life story danced out. I am also currently writing my autobiography, and you can read some of it here.
P.S. If you'd like to learn about my solo dance show, click here. It's my life story danced out. I am also currently writing my autobiography, and you can read some of it here.
