DAY 1 | MARCH 18 MATTHEW 26:55-56 55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. 56 But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled. Jesus was with the people and in the temple daily where His actions could easily be seen; however, those that sought to arrest Jesus sought the cover of darkness. Their show of force and choice of timing spoke more to their fear of His challenge to their "authority" and their need to control the situation than to Jesus being dangerous. And the disciples let their fear keep them from remaining loyal to Jesus when they fled. • Where have you acted from a place of fear rather than trust in God's plan in your life? How have your fear responses impacted those around you? • Have you experienced the pain from those you thought were on your side leaving you? How does the fact that Jesus has also faced this pain help? "
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