Discover the key events of Holy Wednesday, including Judas Iscariot’s betrayal, the Passover preparations, and Jesus' solemn prophecy at the Last Supper.
1. Judas Iscariot's Betrayal
Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the chief priests and agreed to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver . From that moment on, he sought an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them .
2. Preparation for the Passover Meal
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples asked Jesus where they should prepare for him to eat the Passover . Jesus instructed them to go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the teacher's appointed time was near and that he would celebrate the Passover with his disciples in his house . The disciples followed Jesus's instructions and prepared the Passover .
3. Betrayal Foretold at the Last Supper
When evening came, Jesus reclined at the table with the twelve disciples . While they were eating, he said, "Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me" . The disciples were deeply distressed and began to ask him one after another, "Surely it is not I, Lord?" .
3.1. The Ominous Announcement
Jesus's announcement of betrayal cast a heavy atmosphere over the Last Supper .
3.2. The Disciples' Anguish
Each disciple questioned whether he would be the betrayer .
3.3. Identifying the Betrayer
Jesus indicated that the betrayer was the one who dipped his hand into the dish with him .
3.4. The Consequences of Betrayal
Jesus stated that it would have been better for the betrayer if he had never been born .
3.5. Judas's Confirmation
Judas asked Jesus, "Surely it is not I, Rabbi?" and Jesus replied, "You have said so" .