People Involved
Who led the soldiers to Jesus, betraying him with a signal?
Judas
In which garden did Jesus pray and then get arrested?
The Garden of Gethsemane
What did Peter do when the soldiers tried to arrest Jesus in the garden?
He used a sword and struck a servant (cut off his ear)
How might the disciples have felt when Jesus was taken away?
Scared, sad, or confused
What is one feeling people might learn to show when someone makes a mistake?
Forgiveness or understanding
Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times after Jesus was arrested?
Peter
Did Jesus’ arrest happen during the day or at night?
At night
How did Jesus respond when Peter used the sword?
Jesus told Peter to stop and healed the servant’s ear / said not to fight
What did many of Jesus’ followers do right after he was arrested?
They ran away or hid
Why is it important to tell the truth instead of lying or denying things?
Being honest helps build trust and shows character
Who was the leader who questioned Jesus first and served as head of the council?
The high priest
What sign did Judas use to show the crowd which man was Jesus?
A kiss
For what did Judas agree to betray Jesus, according to the story?
For money (thirty pieces of silver)
How did Peter react after he realized he had denied Jesus?
He wept and felt sorry
What does it mean to say sorry and try to make things right after a mistake?
It means admitting the mistake, feeling regret, and trying not to repeat it
Which Roman official later questioned Jesus and had authority over punishments?
Pontius Pilate
After the arrest, Peter followed from a distance to where Jesus was taken. To what place did Peter follow?
The courtyard or the house of the high priest
When people asked Peter if he knew Jesus, how many times did Peter say he did not?
Three times
What happened to Judas after he betrayed Jesus?
He felt regret and sorrow
How can this story teach us about courage or standing up for what is right?
It shows that sometimes followers must be brave and that fear can cause people to make hard choices; we can learn to be faithful and courageous
Name two groups or types of people who came to arrest Jesus in the garden.
Temple guards (or officers of the Jewish leaders) and soldiers (Roman soldiers)
Where was Jesus taken after the leaders questioned him?
He was taken to the high priest’s house
What did Jesus say or do that showed he would not use violence to avoid arrest?
He accepted God’s plan, told his followers to put away swords, and did not resist
What did the arrest lead to next in the story?
Jesus was questioned by the Jewish leaders, sent to Pilate, and then sentenced to his crucifixion
What is a main lesson about forgiveness and change from this story?
People can make serious mistakes but can seek forgiveness, learn from the mistake, and be restored; God’s mercy and forgiveness are central ideas