Jesus had just finished private conversations with his disciples about the tumultuous times they must endure. Then, he takes a big breath, looks into their eyes, and says these heart-stopping words, “As you know . . . I will be crucified.” (Matthew 26:2) Matthew, Mark, and Luke each tell us three times that Jesus is headed toward cruel treatment and death. It seems the disciples could not or would not believe it could happen  “As you know,” Jesus said.  But they didn’t know.