The disciples did not comprehend what Jesus was saying. The problem was not because Jesus was using allegory or parables. The problem was that the disciples were not listening to what he said, they held onto the wrong idea of God’s kingdom, and when they did understand him, they were too proud to accept it (31-35).
Even though within hours Jesus was going to be arrested and tortured, he tried once again to help his followers accept the dire situation that was going to transpire. Jesus reminded them of the time he sent them out. They lacked nothing because they were participating in Jesus’ ministry and obeying Him. He prayed for them and protected them, even when he was not physically present. They were in no real danger or trouble. So, they needed nothing (35).
However, the times would drastically change that night (37). When Jesus was to be arrested, they would have to make important decisions quickly. They would be in real physical danger (36). So, unlike before, Jesus told the disciples to be prepared.
Often, we do not know what we are getting into until events unfold. We need to be prepared by staying in communion with Jesus and paying attention to what God is doing around us. Meditation and prayer help us prepare. Best be prepared beforehand to ease the unseen coming blows.
I am transferring FreeBibleStudyHelp.com and all its blogs and podcasts to a new domain hosting company to save money. I cannot sustain the price of the easy-to-maintain one I have been paying around 20 years. They have raised their prices beyond my means, and their customer support, which used to be helpful and ethical, has become nasty.
So, I am switching to one half the price. However, I have to set up the server myself with no customer support. I have to learn and do a lot while maintaining a paying job. I knew I would need to learn new things, but I did not realize how much work was needed. I am reading a lot online. Best to be prepared for each step so the site doesn’t crash, causing the 30-year ministry to end, or at least to not be offline for a while. The change is harder than I expected. I am not ready. Worse yet, when it is set up, I will have to spend more time maintaining it, which will take away from working on the materials.
