Introduction
Events leading up to the arrest of Jesus.
Questions
1. What did Jesus say as he sat down to eat the Passover?
v 15 and 16 He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, for I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is fulfilled in God’s Kingdom.”
2. What did Jesus say the roles of the 12 apostles will be in his Kingdom?
v 30 ... You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
3. What did Jesus say in his prayer on the mount of Olives?
v 41 and 42 ... he knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
Summary Points
- v 1 to 6 The Jewish leaders continue to look for a way to execute Jesus. Judas offers to betray him when a suitable opportunity arises
- v 7 to 20 Jesus shares a meal with his disciples the night before his death. He gives special significance to the bread and wine they are having. He tells them to carry on doing this in his memory
- v 21 to 30 He then warns them he will be betrayed. They argue about their relative greatness, but Jesus emphasizes their need for humility
- v 31 to 38 Jesus says Peter will deny him and warns that his own end is in sight
- v 39 to 46 Jesus goes to a place on the Mount of Olives. He is tempted to pray for an alternative way. Then he is strengthened by an angel and by further prayer
- v 47 to 62 Jesus is betrayed and arrested. Peter fails under pressure and denies that he ever knew him. He is overcome with remorse
- v 63 to 71 Jesus is mistreated and is then led before the Jewish council