Today's Reading | April 16, 2025
Luke 22:1–30
Introduction Luke 22:1–30: The religious leaders seek to put Jesus to death, and Judas agrees to betray Jesus. Jesus prepares to eat the Passover meal with his disciples, and he announces that his betrayer is at the table. The disciples argue as to who among them should be thought of as the greatest. Today’s Key Verse: Luke 22:27b [Jesus said:]…
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