Preparation for the Passover: The Lord's Sovereignty, Deceiver, and Supper

As our Lord prepares for the Cross, we find Him preparing for the Passover on the day before His crucifixion. Again we see Christ's sovereignty over His situation--He is a victim only in the sense that He is innocent. We also see His dealings with the deceiver, Judas, which should be a warning to us to seek Christ while He can be found. And we see His sacrifice and salvation symbolized in the Lord's Supper, which should encourage us to seek Christ.

Matthew 26:17-30 - Preparation for the Passover

1. The Lord's Sovereignty (vv17-19)
   ---A. Preparation for the Cross (vv1-16) [tue]
   ---B. Preparation for the Passover (vv17-19) [thu morn]
   II. The Lord's Deceiver (vv20-25) [thu eve]
   ---A. The Charge (vv20-21)
   ---B. The Not Guilty (v22)
   ---C. The Guilty (vv23-25)
   III. The Lord's Supper (vv26-30)
   ---A. This is My Body?
   ---B. Gospel Truths from His Body
   ------1.Subst. Atonement. 2.New Covenant. 3.Sins Forgiven.
   ------4.Particular Redemption. 5.Eternal Security.