Exodus

Exodus 4:18-31:
Moses decides to return to Egypt after God tells him that those who wanted him dead are no longer alive. He takes his wife and sons, and along the way, God instructs him on what to say to Pharaoh. There is a mysterious incident at a lodging place where the Lord meets him and seeks to kill him, but Moses' wife Zipporah circumcises their son, averting the danger. This act reinforces the importance of the covenant of circumcision. Aaron, Moses' brother, meets him at Mount Horeb, and they return to Egypt together. They gather the elders of Israel, and Aaron communicates the words God gave to Moses, performing the signs in front of the people, who believe and worship when they hear that the Lord has visited them and seen their affliction.
Psalm 58:1-5:
This psalm is a plea for divine justice against the wicked. David questions if indeed rulers and people in power act righteously and speak the truth. He describes the wicked as being corrupt from birth, likening them to serpents that are deaf and cannot be charmed. The imagery underscores the deep-rooted nature of their deceit and the psalmist's disdain for injustice.
Proverbs 24:17-18:
This proverb warns against gloating when an enemy falls or feeling joy when they stumble. It teaches that such attitudes displease God, who may turn away His wrath from the enemy as a result. The lesson emphasizes maintaining a compassionate and humble attitude, even towards those who are adversarial.
Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16:
Jesus predicts his crucifixion after two days during the Passover festival. Meanwhile, the chief priests and elders plot to arrest and kill Jesus in a stealthy manner, aiming to avoid a public uproar. Separately, Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve disciples, goes to the chief priests and agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, marking the beginning of the fulfillment of Jesus’ prediction of betrayal.
Mark 14:1-2, 10-11:
The chief priests and teachers of the law seek a strategy to arrest Jesus quietly because they fear the people's reaction. Judas Iscariot then approaches them, offering to betray Jesus. They are pleased and promise to pay him. Judas looks for an opportune time to hand Jesus over without causing a public disturbance.
Luke 22:1-6:
The Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, is near. The chief priests and teachers of the law are seeking a way to get rid of Jesus, for they fear the people's reaction. Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, agrees to betray Jesus to them. He conspires with the chief priests and officers on how he might betray Jesus when no crowd is present, and they agree to pay him money.