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- Why did the Jewish leaders not want to arrest Jesus during the feast of the Passover?
-Because they were afraid that if they arrested Jesus during the feast of the Passover, the people would respond with violence.
- Did Judas know that he was born into sin, and that he needed Jesus as his Savior?
-No.
- Who led Judas to betray Jesus?
-Satan.
- Why did Satan want Judas to betray Jesus?
-Because Satan hates Jesus.
- Why does Satan hate Jesus?
-Because Jesus is God.
-Because Jesus speaks the truth.
- Why did Satan want the Jewish leaders to kill Jesus?
-Satan wanted the Jewish leaders to kill Jesus so that Jesus would not save us.
-Satan wanted the Jewish leaders to kill Jesus so that Jesus would not destroy the power of sin and death.
-Satan wanted the Jewish leaders to kill Jesus so that Jesus would not destroy the power of Satan.
- Whom did the prophets say would betray the Savior?
-A close friend.
- For how much was Jesus betrayed?
-Thirty pieces of silver.
- How did Jesus know that Judas would betray Him?
-Because Jesus is God and He knows everything.
-There is nothing that Jesus does not know.
- How was the bread a sign of Jesus’ body?
-Just as the bread was broken, Jesus’ body would also be broken by evil men.
- How was the wine a sign of Jesus’ blood?
-Just as the wine was poured out to drink, Jesus’ blood would also be poured out.
- For whom did Jesus say His blood would be poured out?
-Jesus said that His blood would be poured out for many people.
-After Jesus and His disciples left Jerusalem, they went to the Mount of Olives to a garden called Gethsemane.
Let’s read Mark 14:32-36
32-They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
33-He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.
34-“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.”
35-Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him.
36-“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
-In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus began to pray, as He was deeply troubled.
-Why was Jesus deeply troubled?
-Because Jesus knew that He would suffer greatly.
-Because Jesus knew that the suffering which was before Him was more terrible than anyone had ever suffered.
-Even though Jesus was fully God, He was also fully man.
-It would be very difficult for Jesus to face the terrible suffering which was before Him.
Let’s read Mark 14:37-42
37-Then Jesus returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Could you not keep watch for one hour?
38-Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
39-Once more he went away and prayed the same thing.
40-When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him.
41-Returning the third time, [Jesus] said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42-Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”
-As Jesus finished praying in the garden of Gethsemane, a crowd of men came with swords and clubs.
Let’s read Mark 14:43-46
43-Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders.
44-Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.”
45-Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him.
46-The men seized Jesus and arrested him.
-Who was leading the crowd of men armed with swords and clubs?
-Judas.
-Why had Judas and the crowd of men come?
-To arrest Jesus.
-Who was leading Judas to arrest Jesus?
-Satan.
-These days, who does Satan lead?
-All people who believe that they have not sinned against God are led by Satan.
-All people who believe that God will not punish them for their sin are led by Satan.
-All people who believe that God will accept them because of their good works are led by Satan.
-All people who believe that they can save themselves are led by Satan.
-All people who refuse to listen to the Word of God are led by Satan.
-All people who refuse to believe in Jesus as Savior are led by Satan.
-How did Judas betray Jesus?
-With a kiss.
-As Judas kissed Jesus, the men with Judas seized Jesus, and arrested Him.
Let’s read Mark 14:47-49
47-Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting of his ear.
48-“Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me?
49-Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.”
-What did Jesus mean when He said that the Scriptures must be fulfilled?
-Jesus meant that all that God had said through the prophets many years ago about the Savior would happen.
Let’s read Mark 14:50
50-Then all of the disciples deserted him and fled.
-Why did all of Jesus’ disciples run away?
-The disciples were afraid and did not understand why Jesus was being arrested.
-What did the disciples not understand?
-The disciples did not understand how Jesus would be able to be the Savior if He was arrested and killed.
-The disciples did not understand how Jesus would be able to save them if He was dead.
-To where did the men who arrested Jesus take Him?
Let’s read Mark 14:53-54
53-They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together.
54-Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire.
-The men who arrested Jesus took him to the high priest.
-Peter followed at a distance, but he also was afraid that he would be arrested and killed.
-When the men brought Jesus to the high priest, all of the chief priests and the Jewish leaders met together to judge Jesus.
Let’s read Mark 14:55
55-The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find any.
-Why were the Jewish leaders not able to find anything wrong with Jesus?
-Because Jesus had done nothing wrong.
-Because Jesus had not sinned.
-Other people testified against Jesus, but even their testimonies were lies.
Let’s read Mark 14:56-59
56-Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.
57-Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him:
58-“We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple and in three days will build another, not made by man.’”
59-Yet even then their testimony did not agree.
-Even though many testified lies against Jesus, the Jewish leaders still were not able to find anything wrong with Jesus.
-Just as God said through the prophets many years ago, many false witnesses would testify lies about the Savior.
-Then, the high priest stood up and spoke to Jesus.
Let’s read Mark 14:60-62
60-Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?”
61-But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
62-“I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
-When the people were testifying lies against Jesus, He was silent and did not reply.
-Why did Jesus not reply?
-Jesus knew that God the Father would guide Him.
-Jesus knew that God the Father was controlling all that was going to happen to Him.
-When the high priest spoke to Jesus and asked Him whether He was the Christ, the Son of God, what did Jesus answer?
-Jesus answered and said, “I am.”
-Jesus also said, “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
-When Jesus first came to earth, He came as God the Savior to save people.
-When Jesus returns to earth, everyone will see Him sitting at the right hand of God the Father.
-When Jesus returns to earth, everyone will see that Jesus is God.
-What did the high priest do when he heard Jesus’ Words?
Let’s read Mark 14:63-64
63-The high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked.
64-“You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” They all condemned him as worthy of death.
-Why did the high priest tear his clothes?
-When the Jews were very angry or distressed, it was their custom to tear their clothes.
-The high priest tore his clothes because he was very angry with Jesus.
-Why was the high priest angry with Jesus?
-Because Jesus had said that He was God.
-Why did the high priest say that Jesus must be killed?
-The high priest said that Jesus had cursed God.
-Did Jesus curse God?
-No.
-Jesus was only saying that He was God.
Let’s read Mark 14:65
65-Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him.
-Just as God said through the prophets many years ago, the Savior would be beaten and spit upon.
-The high priest and the Jewish leaders then condemned Jesus to die.