Jesus teaches the importance of humility, particularly criticizing the prideful actions of the scribes, who exploit others and seek public recognition (Luke 20:46-47).
He observes rich individuals giving to the temple treasury and a poor widow offering two small coins, praising her greater sacrifice as she gave all she had (Luke 21:1-4).
Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and warns about false messiahs and coming tribulations such as wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution (Luke 21:5-19).
He foretells the siege of Jerusalem and days of vengeance, urging people to flee when they see surrounding armies, and warning of widespread suffering (Luke 21:20-24).
Signs in the sky and natural calamities will precede the coming of the Son of Man with power and glory. Jesus advises looking up in hope when redemption draws near (Luke 21:25-28).
Through the parable of the fig tree, Jesus emphasizes recognizing the signs of the kingdom of God approaching and trusting in the permanence of his words (Luke 21:29-33).
He warns against being distracted by worldly concerns, urging vigilance, prayer, and readiness for the day of reckoning (Luke 21:34-36).
Jesus continues teaching daily in the temple, retreating to the Mount of Olives at night, and gathering eager crowds to hear him (Luke 21:37-38).
The Passover approaches, and the chief priests plot to kill Jesus, fearing the people's reaction (Luke 22:1-2).
Satan enters Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, who agrees to betray Jesus to the chief priests for money, seeking the right opportunity (Luke 22:3-6).
Jesus prepares for the Passover by instructing Peter and John to follow a man with a water pitcher to his house and secure a furnished upper room (Luke 22:7-13).
At the Last Supper, Jesus emphasizes its significance, symbolizing his impending sacrifice through the bread ("his body") and the wine ("his blood") as part of the new covenant (Luke 22:14-20).
Jesus acknowledges the presence of his betrayer among them, prompting the disciples to question who it might be (Luke 22:21-23).
A dispute arises among the disciples about greatness, and Jesus teaches that true greatness lies in serving others, just as he serves them (Luke 22:24-27).
He promises the disciples roles in his kingdom, judging the twelve tribes of Israel, and warns Peter of his imminent denial, although Jesus reassures him of eventual restoration (Luke 22:28-34).
Jesus advises the disciples to prepare practically for future challenges, symbolized by carrying a sword, as his time of suffering approaches (Luke 22:35-38).
At the Mount of Olives, Jesus prays fervently, asking God to remove his suffering if possible but submits fully to God's will. An angel strengthens him, and his agony manifests in sweat like blood (Luke 22:39-44).
Jesus finds his disciples sleeping from sorrow and urges them to pray against falling into temptation (Luke 22:45-46).
Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss, leading to his arrest. A disciple strikes the high priest's servant, cutting off his ear, but Jesus heals him and questions the manner of his capture (Luke 22:47-53).
Jesus is taken to the high priest's house. Peter follows at a distance and denies Jesus three times, as prophesied, before the rooster crows, prompting bitter remorse (Luke 22:54-62).
The guards mock, beat, and blaspheme Jesus, challenging him to prophesy who struck him (Luke 22:63-65).
The council questions Jesus, and he confirms his divine authority but is accused of blasphemy, leading to his condemnation (Luke 22:66-71).
Jesus is brought before Pilate and falsely accused of opposing Caesar and claiming kingship, but Pilate finds no fault in him (Luke 23:1-4).
Learning Jesus is Galilean, Pilate sends him to Herod, who mocks him and returns him to Pilate (Luke 23:5-12).
The crowd demands Jesus' crucifixion, choosing the release of Barabbas instead. Pilate reluctantly sentences Jesus to appease them (Luke 23:13-25).
On the way to Calvary, Simon of Cyrene carries Jesus' cross. Jesus warns the mourning women of coming judgment (Luke 23:26-31).
At Calvary, Jesus is crucified alongside two criminals. He forgives his executioners and promises one criminal a place in paradise (Luke 23:32-43).
Darkness covers the land, the temple veil tears, and Jesus commends his spirit to God before dying (Luke 23:44-46).
A centurion acknowledges Jesus' innocence, onlookers mourn, and Jesus’ followers witness from a distance (Luke 23:47-49).
Joseph of Arimathea obtains Jesus’ body, lays it in a tomb, and women prepare spices and ointments for burial, resting on the Sabbath (Luke 23:50-56).
The women find the tomb empty on the first day of the week. Angels proclaim Jesus' resurrection, reminding them of his prophecy (Luke 24:1-8).
The women report the news to the apostles, but they initially doubt. Peter investigates and marvels at the evidence (Luke 24:9-12).
Two disciples on the road to Emmaus encounter Jesus, who explains scripture concerning himself but is not recognized until breaking bread with them (Luke 24:13-32).
The disciples return to Jerusalem to share the news, only for Jesus to appear among them, assuring them and proving his physical resurrection (Luke 24:33-43).
Jesus reminds them of scripture foretelling his suffering and resurrection, commissions them to preach repentance, and promises divine empowerment (Luke 24:44-49).
At Bethany, Jesus blesses his disciples before ascending to heaven. They worship him and return joyfully to Jerusalem, continually praising God in the temple (Luke 24:50-53).