Matthew 26: The King's Preparation

Jesus teaches us about preparation and sovereignty as he deliberately walks toward his crucifixion, even knowing the betrayal, torture, and death that await him. • Jesus announces his coming crucifixion while religious leaders plot to kill him • A woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume, preparing his body for burial • Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver • Jesus transforms the Passover meal into the first communion, establishing a new covenant • Jesus predicts the dis...