What message can we understand from the narrative of Jesus' betrayal and unjust suffering found in the Gospels (Matt. 26 & 27)?
Peter helps us understand the more profound message when he explains that Jesus suffered as an "example" for us. Should we face betrayal and unjust suffering - as we likely will - we are to look to Jesus' actions as the example of how we should respond.
In today's lesson, we look at a thread that is woven throughout scripture about unjust suffering, how it connects to Jesus at the pinnacle, and what it means for us as we "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6).
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Resources - that mention Abel in the capacity of a judge.
Testament of Abraham (Chapter 13)
https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/1007.htm
Enoch 22:3-7 the book of Enoch was composed between 300-200 BCE as a Hebrew apocalyptic book and mentions "the spirit of Abel" "making suit" (Enoch 22:5).
Acts 10:42 - Jesus is appointed by God "as judge over the living and the dead"
https://biblehub.com/acts/10-42.htm
http://qbible.com/enoch/22.html
Matt. 19:28 - the disciples as judges over the twelve tribes
https://biblehub.com/matthew/19-28.htm
