Betrayal
The last supper took place on the first day of ________, or the Festival of ____________. Jesus sent his disciples ahead into the city to prepare a meal to celebrate.
What is the significance of Easter falling within this timeframe?
The last supper took place on the first day of Passover, or the Festival of Unleavened Bread. Jesus sent his disciples ahead into the city to prepare a meal to celebrate Passover. Passover is the remembrance of Israel being freed from slavery to Egypt and specifically when the angel of death passed over the homes of the Israelites that had lambs blood over the doors.
The message of Passover is one of redemption; God redeeming the world from sin and death. This story is fulfilled during Easter with the death and resurrection of Jesus.
What was different about Jesus' first prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane vs. his 2nd and 3rd prayer?
1st prayer: “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”
2nd and 3rd prayer: “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”
Jesus was questioned by the ________ and condemned, but unable to be put to death. They then brought him to _______, the Roman governor of Judea, but was not found guilty. Jesus was from Galilee which was under ________'s jurisdiction. Jesus refused to answer ________'s questions, so ______ sent him back to ________, who found him innocent but feared the crowds who wanted Jesus crucified, so he sentenced Jesus to death.
Jesus was questioned by the Sanhedrin and condemned, but unable to be put to death. They then brought him to Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, but was not found guilty. Jesus was from Galilee which was under Herod's jurisdiction. Jesus refused to answer Herod's questions, so Herod sent him back to Pilate, who found him innocent but feared the crowds who wanted Jesus crucified, so he sentenced Jesus to death.
At the last supper, what do the bread and wine represent?
Matthew 26: 26-29.
26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the[b] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
From then on (after he received 30 shekels of silver), Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. The opportunity was now, and a large crowd with swords and clubs came. Judas points out Jesus by saying "“Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, ________.”
(this is how Jesus addresses Judas).
Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”
- Matthew 26:50.
As per custom, Pilate offered to release this prisoner _______ (name) instead of Jesus.
BONUS: Jesus describes himself as _______. This man is described as a ________.
Barabbas - Aramaic for "Son of the Father"
BONUS: Jesus describes himself as the Son of Man. This man is described as a murderer.
"You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you." - Acts 3:14.
"a well-known prisoner" - Matt 27:15.
What happened in the Temple as a sign that the death of Jesus had made way for the individual believer to approach God?
What is The veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51).
Based on what we know, Jesus likely died on ______ (date) at ______ (time).
Jesus died on 33AD, at 3pm.
(Source: ___________)
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for _____________.
BONUS (100 points): How much is _________ worth in today's day & age?
30 pieces of silver. - Matthew 26:15.
30 "pieces of silver" would be worth between $185 and $216 in present-day value (USD).
Points awarded if in the $150-250 range.
- Source: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty_pieces_of_silver
What was the reaction of one of Jesus' companions as Jesus was being arrested?
"one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear." - Matt 26:51.
After Pilate found no guilt in Christ, for what reason did the Jews say that Jesus should die?
What is He had made himself the Son of God?
Let's read the betrayal story & how Judas died.
Matthew 26:14-16.
Matthew 27:5–8
30 pieces of silver was in reference to 2 other places in the bible.
Exodus 21:32 - this phrase is used to mean the value of a slave and is based on Jewish Law.
Zechariah 11:12-13.
The prophet Zechariah asked the Israelites to pay him for the work he had done working among them, that’s what they gave him. It was meant to be an insult; they didn’t value his prophecy. Jehovah told Zechariah to throw this slave’s wage into the treasury (back in their faces). So when Matthew says 30 pieces of silver and has Judas throw it back into the treasury, it’s an allusion to this story in Zechariah in which unfaithful Jews undervalued a prophet of the Lord with an insulting amount of money - what a slave is worth. Matthew is saying the priests were willing to pay almost nothing for Jesus.
What was Jesus' response?
Jesus was scared because he obviously did not want to be arrested, knowing that his crucifixion and death were ahead, but still told the man to put down his sword.
"Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?”
- Matt 26:53-54.
Legion = a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army. Recall the man possessed by many demons called Legion.
“What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked.
They all answered, “Crucify him!”
“Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate.
But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”
Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.
-Matthew 27:22-23, 26.
What is NOT TRUE in the below section:
Jesus went to Gethsemane to pray with his disciples. He was calm throughout the process and prayed 3x before Judas arrived.
“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
- Matt 26:38
"And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground." - Luke 22:44
Hematidrosis is a rare, but very real, medical condition where one’s sweat will contain blood. The sweat glands are surrounded by tiny blood vessels. These vessels can constrict and then dilate to the point of rupture where the blood will then effuse into the sweat glands. Its cause—extreme anguish.
Jesus was then taken to Caiaphas the high priest and together, they were looking for evidence to convict him of death, though they could not find any.
Read: Matt 23:63-64
Jesus was charged with blasphemy, for which the punishment was death. Leviticus 24:13-16.
What actions did the crowd take?
Then they ________ and ______. Others ___________.
Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists. Others slapped him.
This was all NOT JUSTIFIED as Jesus DID NOT BLASPHEME.
Also, how crazy was it for Jesus to endure that pain and suffering, knowing full well he was not in the wrong, all the while having the power to call legions of angels down by 1 command.
List 5 reasons which prove Jesus truly resurrected from the dead.
(100 points for each reason)
1. Roman soldiers guarding tomb
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5. 500 witnesses