1 It was 2 days before the big meal called Passover and the bread week. The big church leaders wanted to catch Jesus and kill Him. 2 They said, “Not now. The people may get mad.” ️♂️ 3 Jesus was in a town named Bethany. A woman poured very nice oil on His head to show love. 4 Some people were mad. They said, “Why waste the oil?” 5 They said, “We could sell it and help poor people.” They were mean to the woman. ♀️ 6 Jesus said, <jesus>Leave her alone. She did a good thing to Me.</jesus> ✋❤️ 7 <jesus>You can help poor people many days. You will not have Me here many days.</jesus> ️ 8 <jesus>She did what she could. She put oil on Me. I will die soon.</jesus> ✝️ 9 <jesus>People will tell her story all over the world.</jesus> 10 Judas, one of the 12 friends, went to the leaders to give Jesus to them. ♂️ 11 The leaders were glad. They said they would pay him. Judas looked for a time to do it. ⏰ 12 On the day for the Passover meal, Jesus’ friends asked, “Where do we get the meal ready?” ❓ 13 Jesus sent two friends. <jesus>You will see a man with a water jar. Follow him.</jesus> ♂️➡️ 14 <jesus>Say, “The Teacher asks, ‘Where is My room to eat the Passover with My friends?’”</jesus> ️ 15 <jesus>He will show you a big room. Get it ready there.</jesus> ️ 16 The two friends found it all like Jesus said. They got the meal ready. ✅ 17 That night Jesus came with the 12 friends. 18 They ate. Jesus said, <jesus>One of you will give Me to them. It is someone here with Me.</jesus> ️ 19 The friends were very sad. They asked, “Is it me?” ❓ 20 Jesus said, <jesus>It is one of the 12. He eats with Me.</jesus> 21 <jesus>I must go like God said. But it is very bad for the man who gives Me up.</jesus> ⚠️ 22 Jesus took bread. He thanked God. He broke it and gave it. He said, <jesus>Take this. This is My body.</jesus> 23 He took a cup. He thanked God and gave it to them. They all drank. 24 He said, <jesus>This is My blood. It is a new promise for many.</jesus> 25 <jesus>I will not drink again now. I will drink new with God one day.</jesus> ✨ 26 They sang a song and went to a hill called the Mount of Olives. ⛰️ 27 Jesus said, <jesus>You all will run away. It is written. The shepherd will be hit. The sheep will run.</jesus> 28 <jesus>But I will rise. I will go to Galilee. I will see you there.</jesus> 29 Peter said, “If all run, I will not.” ️✋ 30 Jesus said, <jesus>Today, this night, before the rooster crows two times, you will say you do not know Me three times.</jesus> 2️⃣3️⃣ 31 Peter said very strong, “I will die with You. I will not say that.” All the friends said the same. ❤️ 32 They went to a garden named Gethsemane. Jesus said, <jesus>Sit here while I pray.</jesus> 33 He took Peter, James, and John. He felt very upset and afraid. 34 He said, <jesus>I am very, very sad. Stay here. Keep watch.</jesus> 35 He went a little way. He fell on the ground. He prayed for the hard time to pass. ♂️ 36 He said, <jesus>Father, You can do all. Please take this hard thing away. But I want Your way, not My way.</jesus> ➡️❤️ 37 He came back and saw them asleep. He said to Peter, <jesus>Are you asleep? Can’t you watch one hour?</jesus> ⏰ 38 <jesus>Stay awake and pray. You want to do good, but your body is weak.</jesus> 39 He prayed again, the same words. 40 He found them asleep again. Their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say. 41 He came a third time. <jesus>Are you still sleeping? It is time. I will be given to bad men.</jesus> ⏳ 42 <jesus>Get up. Let’s go. Look, the one who will give Me up is here.</jesus> ♂️ 43 At once, Judas came with a big crowd with swords and sticks, sent by the leaders. ️ 44 Judas had a sign. He said, “I will kiss the man. Grab Him.” ✋ 45 Judas went to Jesus and said, “Teacher!” and kissed Him. 46 They grabbed Jesus. ✋⛓️ 47 A friend pulled a sword and cut off the ear of the high priest’s helper. ️ 48 Jesus said, <jesus>Why come with swords and sticks like I am a bad man?</jesus> ❓️ 49 <jesus>I was with you in the church yard each day. You did not grab Me then. But this must happen.</jesus> ️️ 50 All His friends left Him and ran away. ♂️ 51 A young man followed with only a cloth. They tried to grab him. ✋ 52 He ran away with no clothes. ♂️ 53 They took Jesus to the high priest. Many leaders came together. ♂️️ 54 Peter followed far behind. He sat by a fire with guards to get warm. 55 The leaders looked for a way to kill Jesus. But they could not find true words. ❌️ 56 Many told lies about Jesus. Their stories did not match. ️❌ 57 Some stood up and lied more about Jesus. ♂️♀️❌ 58 They said, “We heard Him say, ‘I will break this church house and make a new one in 3 days.’” ️➡️⛅3️⃣ 59 But even then, they did not agree. ♂️❌ 60 The high priest stood and asked Jesus, “Will You answer?” ♂️❓ 61 Jesus was quiet. Then the high priest asked, “Are You God’s Son?” ❓ 62 Jesus said, <jesus>I am. You will see Me with God in power.</jesus> ✨☁️ 63 The high priest tore his clothes and said, “We do not need more!” ✂️ 64 They said, “He should die.” ⚖️✝️ 65 They spit on Jesus, hit Him, and said, “Tell us who hit You!” The guards hit Him too. 66 Peter was in the yard below. A girl who worked there came. 67 She saw Peter by the fire and said, “You were with Jesus.” ️ 68 Peter said, “I do not know or understand.” He went to the gate. A rooster sang. 69 The girl saw him and told others, “He is one of them.” 70 Peter said no again. Later others said, “You are one of them.” ️♂️ 71 Peter began to say strong words, “I do not know this Man!” ♂️ 72 At once the rooster sang again. Peter remembered what Jesus said. He cried.