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Seeing Miracles, Still Missing Jesus — October 29 [Description]Overview of John 12:37-43:Despite Jesus performing many miracles, most people still did not believe in Him (v. 37). This unbelief fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy that hearts would be hardened and eyes blinded (vv. 38—40), not because God delights in blindness, but as a judgment for persistent rejection of truth.Still, some leaders did believe in Jesus—but they refused to admit it publicly (vv. 42—43). Why? They feared being kicked out of… →
A Dark Turning Point: a Plot to Kill — October 28 [Description]Overview of the Passages:In Matthew 26:1-5, Mark 14:1-2, and Luke 22:1-2, we see a dark turning point: religious leaders are secretly plotting to kill Jesus. These verses happen just days before the crucifixion. The chief priests and elders, driven by fear of Jesus’ influence and concerned about an uprising during the Passover festival, conspire to arrest Him "by stealth" (or "craft") and kill Him.- Matthew includes Jesus explicitly foretelling His imminent crucifixion.- Mark emphasizes the leaders’ fear of a public backlash—they want to avoid a riot.- Luke echoes the plot but sharpens the focus on the leaders’ fear of the people, who admired Jesus.Despite the secrecy and scheming, these plots don’t derail God’s plan—they unwittingly fulfill it. These passages foreshadow the clash between human agendas and divine purpose, setting the stage for the cross. 365D 301
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Matthew 26:1-5 365D 301.1
1 Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, that He said to His disciples, 365D 301.2
2 “You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” 365D 301.3
3 Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people assembled at the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, 365D 301.4
4 and plotted to take Jesus by trickery and kill Him. 365D 301.5
5 But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.” 365D 301.6
Mark 14:1-2 365D 301.7
1 After two days it was the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take Him by trickery and put Him to death. 365D 301.8
2 But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar of the people.” 365D 301.9
Luke 22:1-2 365D 301.10
1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. 365D 301.11
2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. 365D 301.12