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Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 22:7-13

Luke 22:7-13Go and prepare us the passoverPreparation for the Last SupperPassover just at hand.Day of preparation. The Lamb to be offered is Himself. “Go and prepare--get ready--for Me; let it be heart-preparation.” 1. This preparation was general. All Old Testament teachings, histories, prophecies, and events were a preparation for the death on the cross. “Go, prepare to meet Me around that table of commemoration.” 2. When, or at what time, concerned the disciples. Your time to prepare is now.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 22:14-20

Luke 22:14-20With desire I have desired to eat this passover with youThe last passover--Christ’s desire for it“This passover before I suffer! “It tells us, surely, that there was some connection between the passover and the suffering of Christ, and a special connection in this passover at which He and His disciples were now sitting down.Let us think of some of the reasons why the Saviour desired so earnestly to join in this last passover before He suffered. 1. One reason was, that the passover... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 22:21-23

Luke 22:21-23The Son of Man goethThe Son of Man, and His goingI.THE SON OF MAN. 1. Reference of the appellation. Nothing is more certain than that the appellation, “the Son of Man,” belongs to Jesus Christ, and is peculiar to Him. 2. Origin of the appellation (see Psalms 18:17). 3. Meaning of the appellation. When the Messiah is termed “the Son of Man,” the term fixes the mind both on the reality of His manhood, and on the circumstances which distinguish Him among men. It marks Him as truly a... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 22:24-30

Luke 22:24-30He that is greatest among you let him be as the youngerHow to be the greatest in Christ’s KingdomI.THERE IS A NECESSARY AND NATURAL DESIRE IN MAN FOR SUPERIORITY. 1. It is taken for granted that the principle exists universally. 2. It is admitted that the desire is an inherent principle. 3. It is therefore a holy and righteous principle. 4. It is a necessary principle. II. THE BEST MEN MAY FAIL TO DISCOVER THE TRUE WAY TO HONOUR AND DIGNITY. 1. The cause of the disciple’s failure.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 22:31-34

Luke 22:31-34Satan hath desired to have youThe temptation of St.PeterOur Lord is conversing here with His dear disciples a little before His crucifixion. In the tenderness of His heart, He almost thanks them for their faithful adherence to Him (Luke 22:28-30). And now comes a sudden transition, showing us the strong feeling at work at this time in our Lord’s breast. He thinks the next moment of the perils these men will have to pass through in their way to those thrones, and gives them abruptly... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 22:33

Luke 22:33Both to prison and to deathReligious emotionThat violent impulse is not the same as a firm determination--that men may have their religious feelings roused, without being on that account at all the more likely to obey God in practice, rather the less likely.As a general rule, the more religious men become, the calmer they become; and at all times the religious principle, viewed by itself, is calm, sober, and deliberate. Let us review some of the accidental circumstances I speak of. 1.... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 22:7

7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. Ver. 7. The day of unleavened bread, when, &c. ] It must be our care to cast out all filthiness of flesh and spirit (that old leaven) before we communicate,1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Corinthians 5:7 . First throw the baggage into the brook Kidron (the town ditch), and then "kill the Passover," 2 Chronicles 30:14 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 22:8

8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. Ver. 8. See Matthew 26:17-18 , &c.;Mark 14:12; Mark 14:12 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 22:9

9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? Ver. 9. See Matthew 26:17-18 , &c.;Mark 14:12; Mark 14:12 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 22:10

10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. Ver. 10. See Matthew 26:17-18 , &c.;Mark 14:12; Mark 14:12 . read more

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