- What did the festival of unleavened bread commemorate? (Hint: See Exodus 12:1-51)
- What instructions did Jesus give his disciples to prepare for the Passover? What do we learn about Jesus from verses 13-16?
- Jesus shared some distressing news with the disciples at the Passover meal. How did the the disciples react?
- How serious were the consequences for the man who would betray Jesus? What does this teach us today about those who refuse to repent and come to Jesus?
- What do the elements of the cup and bread represent in the Lord’s Supper? Why is the Lord’s supper a gift to us today?
- Ponder Jesus singing a hymn with his disciples with the cross just a few hours away. What does this teach you about Jesus and how to handle impending suffering?
- Jesus quoted Zach 13:7 to his disciples in verse 27. What was Jesus’ prediction to the disciples and what was their response?
- What assurance did Jesus give them in the prediction? How would things have changed if the disciples had actually believed what Jesus was telling them?
- The disciples frequently argued about who was the greatest among them while they found it difficult to imagine their betrayal and abandonment of Jesus. What can we learn about man’s nature from this?
Application:
- When I participate in the Lord’s Supper with my church family, what kinds of things do I tend to think about?
- What are some ways I can worship God in any circumstance I may be experiencing?
- Jesus assures us that he will go ahead of us and prepare a place for us in his Father’s house. Did the way I lived today show that I believe that truth? If yes, how? If no, what happened and why?
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