Day 229: Matthew 26
A lot is going on in Matthew 26. This chapter marks a major shift from an emphasis on Jesus's teachings to the events leading up to the end of his life. By the end of this chapter, Jesus has been betrayed by Judas, arrested, sentenced to death, and denied by Peter. Matthew spends much more time in his book about Jesus's life and teachings; the end of his life only takes up three chapters. Other gospel authors take longer.
This chapter makes me sad. Poor Judas made a bad decision to betray Jesus, and Jesus condemns him for it. Peter betrays Jesus. The Council sentences Jesus to death. Things do not appear to be going the way of the Kingdom. And this is how this chapter ends, so, for today, I'll leave it here today.
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