When Darkness Reigns

Luke 22:47-53

Key Verse 53b

“But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.”

1. Read verses 47-48. Who was leading a crowd and why? (47) How might Judas’ betrayal have impacted Jesus? How did Jesus respond to him? (48)

2. Read verses 49-50. What did Jesus’ disciples say? (49) What does this reveal about them? What did Peter do? (50; Jn 18:10) What does this show about him?

3. Read verses 51-53. What did Jesus say to His followers? (51a) What did He say to the leaders of a crowd after healing the servant? (52b-53) What meaning can we find in the expression, “But this is your hour—when darkness reigns”?