The Passover

Jesus, as he had several times before, began to prepare his disciples for what was going to happen to him.

The Passover was two days away, a celebration and ceremony of God's provision and protection.

God would continue to provide and protect, only this time he would do so through Jesus.

Jesus' popularity grew, and his influence with the people became greater than the influence of the high priest and the religious lawmakers.

His teachings of love, self-sacrifice, and personal devotion undermined their message of dogma, obedience, and legalism.

Their jealousy and anger ran deep, and their pursuit of power was threatened by Jesus.

So in the dark corners of Jerusalem, they began a plot to destroy him.

Little did they know, they were but players in a cosmic rescue mission to redeem all mankind.

Satan was also plotting, and had already won over the heart of one of Jesus' disciples, Judas Iscariot.

Unbeknownst to Judas, his selfishness and greed was being used as a tool in the hands of the enemy.

Judas sought out the religious leaders and partnered in their schemes to kill Jesus.

Judas gave them information on where to find them and offered aid when the time was right.

In return, Judas received 30 pieces of silver, a wicked transaction that would eventually be too much for Judas' heart to bear.

Jesus, as he had several times before, began to prepare his disciples for what was going to happen to him.

The Passover was two days away, a celebration and ceremony of God's provision and protection.

God would continue to provide and protect, only this time he would do so through Jesus.

Jesus' popularity grew, and his influence with the people became greater than the influence of the high priest and the religious lawmakers.

His teachings of love, self-sacrifice, and personal devotion undermined their message of dogma, obedience, and legalism.

Their jealousy and anger ran deep, and their pursuit of power was threatened by Jesus.

So in the dark corners of Jerusalem, they began a plot to destroy him.

Little did they know, they were but players in a cosmic rescue mission to redeem all mankind.

Satan was also plotting, and had already won over the heart of one of Jesus' disciples, Judas Iscariot.

Unbeknownst to Judas, his selfishness and greed was being used as a tool in the hands of the enemy.

Judas sought out the religious leaders and partnered in their schemes to kill Jesus.

Judas gave them information on where to find them and offered aid when the time was right.

In return, Judas received 30 pieces of silver, a wicked transaction that would eventually be too much for Judas' heart to bear.