Luke Chapter 22 — The Last Supper and Jesus' Arrest
Jesus shares the Last Supper with His disciples, is betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane, and faces trial before the religious leaders.
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Notable Verses
Luke 22:19
“He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.””
This verse establishes the tradition of communion and the remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice.
Luke 22:42
“saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.””
This highlights Jesus' submission to the Father's will despite His intense suffering.
Luke 22:61
“The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.””
This poignant moment marks the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy regarding Peter's denial and his immediate realization.
Chapter Summary
Luke 22 details the final events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus. It begins with Judas Iscariot agreeing to betray Jesus to the chief priests. Jesus then prepares and shares the Passover meal with His apostles, instituting the New Covenant through bread and wine. During the meal, He teaches about true greatness being found in service and warns Peter of his upcoming denial. Later, Jesus retreats to the Mount of Olives to pray in agony before being arrested. Judas identifies Him with a kiss, and Jesus is led to the high priest's house. While Jesus is being mocked and beaten, Peter denies knowing Him three times, just as predicted. The chapter concludes with Jesus appearing before the assembly of elders, where He identifies Himself as the Son of Man seated at the right hand of God, leading the council to condemn Him based on His own testimony.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jesus shared the Passover meal with His apostles, identifying the bread as His body and the cup as the new covenant in His blood. He also used the occasion to teach them that the greatest among them should be the one who serves.
Judas met with the chief priests to arrange a time to deliver Jesus to them in exchange for money. He eventually led a crowd to the Mount of Olives and identified Jesus to the authorities with a kiss.
After Jesus was arrested and taken to the high priest's house, Peter was recognized by several individuals in the courtyard. Fearing for his safety, Peter claimed three times that he did not know Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prophecy.
Study Note
Luke’s Gospel is the only one to mention the specific detail that an angel appeared to strengthen Jesus during His prayer on the Mount of Olives.
Related Chapters
Matthew Chapter 26
Provides a parallel account of the Last Supper, the prayer in Gethsemane, and the arrest of Jesus.
John Chapter 13
Offers additional context on the events of the Last Supper, including the washing of the disciples' feet.
Isaiah Chapter 53
Contains the prophecy that Jesus quotes regarding being counted with the transgressors.
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