And in the day-time he was teaching in the temple: and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.

QUESTIONS ON LESSON XXII.

WHAT are the contents of this Lesson?

What were the Sadducees, and what was their doctrine? What did they say to Jesus about the resurrection? What was his answer?

How did he prove the resurrection from the writings of Moses!

What question did he ask the scribes, as to the Christ's being David's son?

Of whom did he warn his disciples to beware?
Of what did he accuse the scribes ?

What did he say of the poor widow's offering?
What did he prophesy concerning the temple?

What caution did he give his disciples about false Christs ? What signs did he say should come before the destruction of Jerusalem?

What was to happen to the disciples at that time?

What directions did he give them as to what they should answer when accused?

On what were they to rely for defence against their adversaries?

What treatment were the disciples to experience from their nearest relations and friends?

By what sign were they to know that the desolation of the city was approaching?

What advice did he give to those in Judea?

What did he say was to happen to the Jews?

Until what time is Jerusalem to be trodden down by the Gentiles?

In what manner is the Son of man to come?

What parable did he use on this occasion ?

What did he say of the certainty of his words?

What caution did he give his disciples against worldly

dangers and temptations?

What was our Lord's employment in the day-time?
Where did he remain at night?

Were the people anxious to hear him?

LESSON XXIII.

Judas conspires with the chief priests against Christ-Jesus orders his disciples to prepare the passover-and celebrates it—he institutes the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper-the disciples dispute among themselves which should be the greatest-he warns Peter-being in agony he prays, and he tells his disciples to pray-Judas and a multitude arrive and conduct him to the high priest-Peter denies him.

FROM LUKE XXII.

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the passover.* And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might put him [Jesus] to death; for they feared the people. Then Satan entered into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went and conversed with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver him up unto them.+ And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportu

* The reason for this name is given in the 12th chap. of Exodus. "And it shall come to pass when your children shall say unto you, What mean you by this service? that ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the Lord's passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses." It was sometimes called the feast of unleavened bread, because the Jews were to have no leaven in their house during that solemnity. It is called the pasch in the Rheims version, which is the Hebrew name of it, as expressed in the Greek of the New Testament.

↑ That is, with safety, for they feared the people.

nity to deliver him up unto them in the absence of the multitude.

And

Then came the day of unleavened bread on which the passover* must be killed. And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare for us the passover, that we may eat. And they said to him where wilt thou that we prepare? And he said to them, Behold, when ye are entering into the city, a man will meet you, carrying a pitcher of water: follow him into the house where he entereth in. And ye shall say to the owner of the house, The Master saith to thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I may eat the passover with my disciples? And he will show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. having gone, they found as he had said to them: and they made ready the passover. And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. And he said to them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I will not any more eat of it, till it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. And having taken the cup, [or chalice,] he gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: for I say to you, will not drink of the fruit of the vine, till the kingdom of God come. And taking bread, he gave thanks, and broke, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after they had supped, saying, This cup is

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* The lamb slain at the feast of the passover; it was an emblem of Christ slain for the salvation of men; it was to be without blemish, a male of the first year, the blood was to be sprinkled on the two side-posts and upper door-posts of each house, not a bone was to be broken, &c. &c. All which particulars were fulfilled in the circumstances attending the crucifixion of Christ.

Or, I have earnestly desired,

the new testament in my blood, which is about to be shed for you. Yet, behold, the hand of him that delivereth me up is with me on the table. And truly the Son of man goeth as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is delivered up! And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be esteemed the greatest. And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.+ But ye shall not be so but he that is greatest among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that serveth. For which is greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth. Ye‡ are they which have continued with me in my temptations: and I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you,§ that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and thou being once converted, strengthen thy brethren. And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison

* It is evident that the disciples were still filled with the expectation of a temporal Prince, and of worldly honours in his kingdom.

+ Euergetes, that is, "Benefactor," was a title assumed by many of the Egyptian and Syrian kings.

Our Lord kindly overlooks the failings of his disciples, and remarks their attachment to himself.

"You," is here plural, including all the disciples. Afterwards he addresses himself particularly to Peter.

and to death.* And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

And he said to them, When I sent you without purse, and bag, and shoes, wanted ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. Then said he to them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his bag: and he that hath none, let him sell his garment, and buy a sword. For I say to you, That this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned with the transgressors for the things [spoken] concerning me have an accomplishment. And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.

And going out, he went, according to his custom, to the mount of Olives and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeling down he prayed, saying, Father, if thou wilt, remove this cup from me nevertheless not my will, but thine be done. And there appeared to him an angel from heaven strengthening him. And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood running down to the ground. And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them asleep from sorrow, and said to them, +Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

* Peter was too self-confident-he trusted too much in himself, and fell.

St. Matthew informs us, that it was chiefly to Peter that our Lord addressed these words: "And he cometh to the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What! could not ye watch with me one hour?" Matt. xxvi. 40. Thus he conveyed a gentle rebuke to him whose confidence had been lately so great.