Here is, 1. The notice Christ gave his disciples of the near approach of his sufferings, Matt. 26:1 , 2 . While his enemies were preparing trouble for him, he was preparing himself and his followers for it. He had often told them of his sufferings at a distance, now he speaks of them as at the door; after two days , Note, After many former notices of trouble we still have need of fresh ones. Obser...