Matthew 26-28

“As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” (26:2). As Jesus’ real purpose and path to the cross became more clear, reactions intensified. The religious leaders schemed to kill him (26:3-4), while a woman anointed him with perfumed oil for burial (26:6-7). At the end, seeing Jesus would really be crucified, Peter and the others fled (26:75). But Jesus’ resurrection changed everything.

“Do not be afraid” (28:10). We can follow Jesus in the way of the cross, surrendering our ambitions and idols, because we know that he is real Life. What we lose cannot compare to what we find in him.