Matthew 21:17

Matthew 21:17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. During Passover week, Jerusalem was packed with with people coming in for the celebration. Visitors were everywhere choking the streets looking for places to stay the night. But Jesus and his disciples had a place. Mary and Martha and Lazarus lived only two miles away in the suburb of Bethany. And they were always welcomed at their house. After all, Jesus had brought Lazarus back from the dead! Sure, it was crowded. But there was always room at Bethany for Jesus and His followers. Each day of Passover week, Jesus and His followers walked the two miles to and from Jerusalem. And each day they had wonderful conversations on the way. Matthew and John were right there, and they later recorded exactly what happened in the books of the Bible named after them. They remembered each and every word that their Master had spoken. For it was to be His last week on earth. They remembered and we have the words to read for ourselves. We have their books to read – the very words of Jesus Himself!