What is the meaning of Luke 22:12? And he will show you Jesus has just sent Peter and John ahead (Luke 22:8-10), telling them that a man carrying a jar of water will meet them and lead them to the right place. • This detail shows Christ’s sovereign foreknowledge—nothing is accidental (John 2:25; Mark 14:13-15). • As with the signs given to Saul in 1 Samuel 10:2-7, God often confirms His word through precise, observable events. • The disciples’ task is simple: follow and watch. God provides the guide; they supply the obedience. a large upper room Upper rooms in first-century Jerusalem were private, elevated spaces, ideal for gatherings (Acts 1:13; 2 Kings 4:10). • “Large” assures room for Jesus and the Twelve, plus space for reclining at table (Luke 22:14). • Previous moments of revelation happened in similar settings—think of Pentecost in an upper room (Acts 2:1-4)—reminding us that God meets His people in prepared, set-apart places. • Hospitality matters; an unnamed homeowner willingly opens his best room (Hebrews 13:2). already furnished “And he will show you a large upper room, already furnished.” – Luke 22:12 • The table, cushions, and Passover implements are in place before the disciples arrive. God’s provision precedes human action (Psalm 23:5; Philippians 4:19). • Nothing left to chance: even the smallest details of redemption’s timetable are under divine control (Luke 12:30-32). • Like the widow’s jar of oil prepared for Elijah (1 Kings 17:9-16), this room illustrates that when God calls, He equips. Make preparations there With the location secured, Peter and John still must: • Purchase and roast the Passover lamb (Exodus 12:3-6). • Set out unleavened bread, bitter herbs, and wine (Exodus 12:8). • Arrange seating for the meal that will become the Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:19-20). Their obedience partners with God’s provision—our hands complete what God’s heart has planned (James 2:22). The Passover points to Jesus, “our Passover Lamb” (1 Corinthians 5:7), soon to be sacrificed for sin (John 1:29). summary Luke 22:12 reveals a Savior who has every detail in hand: He directs His followers to the right guide, the right place, and the fully supplied setting. The disciples’ part is simply to trust and prepare. God’s sovereignty and human obedience work together so that, in a room readied before they arrive, the final Passover and first Lord’s Supper can unfold right on schedule. |
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