1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. (Luke 22:1-2 KJV)
The Plot to Kill Jesus
The year of the redeemed has now come, which had been fixed from eternity in God’s counsel and long anticipated by those who waited for the consolation of Israel. After many generations, it has finally arrived (Isaiah 63:4). Notably, it is in the very first month of that year that redemption is accomplished—so eager was the Redeemer to fulfill His mission. It was in the same month, and at the same time of the month (the beginning of months, Exodus 12:2), that God, through Moses, brought Israel out of Egypt, so the fulfillment in Christ would reflect the pattern. Christ is delivered up as the feast of unleavened bread draws near (Luke 22:1). About as long before that feast as they began to prepare for it, preparation was being made for our Passover to be offered for us.
His sworn enemies were already plotting (Luke 22:2)—the chief priests, men of religious authority, and the scribes, men of learning—seeking how they might kill Him, either by force or deceit. But they feared the people, especially seeing how diligently they attended His preaching