One of You Will Betray Me (Matthew 26:17-25) - Steve Gregg

https://thenarrowpath.com | In this lecture on Matthew 26:17–25, Steve Gregg explores the compressed narrative of Jesus’ final Passover meal with His disciples, focusing on the prediction of His betrayal. He explains how Jesus, living as an observant Jew, celebrated the traditional Passover meal, which included symbolic foods and rituals, but emphasizes that modern Christians are not bound to replicate this. Gregg discusses the humility of the disciples as they question, “Is it I?”, highlighting their awareness of human weakness and the possibility of falling away. He contrasts this with Peter’s overconfidence and eventual denial of Christ. Gregg emphasizes that though betrayal by one of Jesus' close companions fulfilled prophecy, Judas was not predestined to do so, but freely chose his path, resulting in tragic consequences. The lesson underscores the importance of personal commitment, dependence on God's grace, and the seriousness of faithfulness to Christ, especially in the face of potential persecution or hardship. | Transcript: https://opentheo.org/i/765611936653040103/matthew-2617-2625

Matthew 26:17-25
New King James Version
Jesus Celebrates Passover with His Disciples
17 Now on the first day of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

18 And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.” ’ ”

19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover.

20 When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve. 21 Now as they were eating, He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.”

22 And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and each of them began to say to Him, “Lord, is it I?”

23 He answered and said, “He who dipped his hand with Me in the dish will betray Me. 24 The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born.”

25 Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, “Rabbi, is it I?”

He said to him, “You have said it.”

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