Life of Jesus in Chronological Order
Last Passover to Crucifixion Week (continued)
Estrategia pedagógica
The focus of this lesson is on the final events and teachings of Jesus as He approached His crucifixion. Of special note in this lesson is His final moments with the apostles before His arrest, Judas’ betrayal, and His torture, trial and death.
Resultados del aprendizaje de los estudiantes
- Know: Comprehend the events within the major divisions of the life of Jesus.
- Feel: Desire to learn more of the life and teachings of Jesus.
- Do: Act upon your knowledge of Jesus by obeying His teachings.
Cuerpo de la lección
Preguntas de discusión
A continuación se sugieren preguntas para utilizar durante la parte de debate guiado de la lección. También se sugieren respuestas a las preguntas para ayudar a los alumnos a comprender los distintos conceptos. Se proporcionan para ayudar al debate y no se consideran respuestas "correctas o incorrectas".
In your summary state the concept(s) being taught by Jesus through His actions. Teachers: Consider assigning individual actions listed below to members of the class to summarize. Look for elements showing the superiority of Jesus in His teachings, His compassion and power over evil. Also look for how these develop and strengthen our faith. It is important that you as a teacher are also familiar with these events.
- Disciples sent to prepare the Passover meal (Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13)
- Jesus eats the Passover with the Apostles (Matthew 26:20-25; 31-35; Mark 14:17-21; 27-31; Luke 22:14; 21-38; John 13:1-38)
- Jesus initiates the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:15-20)
- Farewell address and prayer (John 14:1-17:26)
- The agony and betrayal in the garden (Matthew 26:30; 36-56; Mark 14:26; 32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-12)
- Jesus before the High Priest (Matthew 26:57-68; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:54-71; John 18:13-27)
- Jesus before Pilate and Herod (Matthew 27:1-]2]; 11-30; [[Mark 15:1-19; Luke 23:1-25; John 18:28-19:16)
- Judas' suicide (Matthew 27:3-10)
- Jesus is crucified (Matthew 27:31-44; Mark 15:20-32; Luke 23:26-38; John 19:16-22)
- Jesus dies on the cross (Matthew 27:45-61; Mark 15:33-47; Luke 23:39-56; John 19:23-42)
- Pilate sets a seal on the tomb (Matthew 27:62-66)
Indeed, Jesus endured more than we can fully understand. The betrayal of Judas, one of His disciples, His loneliness in the garden, the physical torture, the disdain of the Jews and the actual crucifixion are all more than most could endure by themselves let alone as a compounding of events. Yet, it should be seen that the greatest suffering that Jesus felt was the separation He experienced from God the Father. It is His cry of, "Why have You forsaken me?" that rings out as His greatest test of endurance. For the first time in all of eternity Jesus was separated from the love and relationship of God. The use of "forsaken" means to abandon or desert. It is a deliberate action. Since Jesus took on our sins He no longer could be in the presence of God. Note, however, that even in that moment Jesus kept to His role as our Savior and fulfilled His mission. To God be the glory for His love and the love of our Savior, Jesus!
The death and resurrection of Jesus is central to a Christian's faith. Without these events we would have no hope. However, because of these events we have hope.
We must grow in our faith so that this hope remains unshakable in our lives.
Hope sustains us when our faith wains.
When we teach others about Jesus, we should naturally demonstrate that Jesus died for us, but also teach our student why it is important for us to join in that death in a symbolic way through baptism (Romans 6:3-8). It is by sharing in His death that we also are resurrected into eternal life.