b"We nowcome tothe last week ofJesus' ministry as he heads tothe cross.While the religiousleaders did not want the slaughterofJesus tooccurduring the festival season, they were not in control because Jesus wouldfulfill all ofthe Old Testament prophecies written about him.He was the PassoverLamb ofGod that John the Baptist said wouldtake away the sin ofthe world. John1:29Again toquote Peter, This man was handed over toyou by Godsdeliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you with the help ofwicked men,puthim todeath by nailing him tothe cross.Acts2:23"