Episode 68: Luke - The Passion of Jesus

About this episode

Hosts Hannah DeSouza and Dr. David Pocta explore the Passion narrative in Luke's Gospel, discussing key events and theological implications.

In this episode, Hosts Hannah DeSouza and Dr. David Pocta dive into the Passion narrative, focusing on Luke's Gospel (chapters 22 and 23). The main topics include the theological meaning of "The Passion" as Jesus' chosen surrender and love in the face of suffering; the Passover meal (Last Supper), where Jesus instituted the New Covenant and predicted the betrayals of Judas and Peter; the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus' intense agony and prayer of submission were highlighted; and finally, the crucifixion, which Luke emphasizes through multiple declarations of Jesus' innocence, his compassion for others (the women of Jerusalem and the Penitent Thief), and his final prayer of trust and surrender to the Father.   00:00  Introduction and Defining "The Passion" 05:00  The Passover Meal and Institution of the New Covenant 10:00  Prediction of Betrayals (Judas and Peter) 14:00  Reversal of Disciples' Instructions (Preparing for Hostility) 17:00  The Garden of Gethsemane (Agony and Submission) 21:00  Fulfillment of Betrayals (Kiss and Denial) 27:00  The Trials and Declarations of Jesus' Innocence 29:00  The Way of the Cross and Compassion…

People in this episode

Hosts: Hannah DeSouza, Dr. David Pocta

Topics covered

• The Passion narrative
• Theological meaning of The Passion
• Last Supper
• Betrayals of Judas and Peter
• Garden of Gethsemane
• Crucifixion
• Jesus' innocence and compassion

Keywords

• Passion narrative
• Luke's Gospel
• Last Supper
• Garden of Gethsemane
• Jesus' crucifixion
• theological meaning
• betrayals
• innocence
• compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Luke's Gospel

Places: Garden of Gethsemane

More episodes of Thread

• Episode 77: John - Lamb, Garden, and New Creation · May 25, 2026 · 46 min
• Episode 76: John - Abiding, Fruit, and Becoming One · May 18, 2026 · 49 min
• Episode 75: John - Basin, Towel, and Spirit · May 11, 2026
• Episode 74: John - The Friendship of God · May 4, 2026 · 47 min
• Episode 73: John - Life, Light, and Voice · April 27, 2026
• Episode 72: John - Healing, Hunger, and Discipleship · April 20, 2026