Luke/Acts for Beginners
The Consummation
Part 1
Stratégie d'enseignement
The focus of this lesson is on the events from the preparation of the Passover to Jesus’ second appearance before Pilate. The span of Luke’s gospel covered in this lesson is from Luke 22:1 – 23:25. Teachers and students should review the relevant materials before class.
Due to the scope and complexity of this lesson, teachers should consider presenting this in two sections. Section 1 – Jesus’ final hours with the Apostles. Section 2 – The Passion – Part 1.
Résultats de l'apprentissage des étudiants
- Know: Summarize the events of the Passover period and state their importance for Christians today.
- Feel: Recognize the relationship between the original requirements of the Passover from Exodus and the role Jesus plays in being the sacrificial lamb.
- Do: Express determination to remain faithful to Jesus.
Corps de la leçon
Questions à discuter
Vous trouverez ci-dessous des suggestions de questions à utiliser pendant la partie de la leçon consacrée à la discussion guidée. Vous trouverez également des suggestions de réponses aux questions pour aider les élèves à saisir les différents concepts. Ces réponses sont fournies pour faciliter la discussion et ne sont pas considérées comme des réponses "justes ou fausses".
At the original Passover, God commanded the faithful Hebrews to sacrifice a lamb and place its blood over the door frame. Those that did this escaped the death of the first born brought about as punishment to Egypt. As a result, those individuals in homes protected by the blood of the lamb were spared death and freed from Egyptian captivity. The lamb was innocent and an acceptable sacrifice for God.
At the Passover celebration in Jesus' time we see Him offered as the sacrificial lamb for the sins of the world, and those of that follow God's direction as a result are delivered from the bondage (slavery) of sin and become God's people. We come into contact with that blood through our baptism (Romans 6).
Answers will vary. Luke records the time of the year and time of our Lord's ministry. Luke also records the instructions from Jesus regarding the preparation of the Passover meal. The timing of the event is important since it clearly relates back symbolically to the original Passover from Exodus 12. The detail of Jesus' instructions show He was in control of events.
The institution of the Lord's Supper was symbolic in that it showed the ending of our Lord's teaching ministry on earth. He is changing the remembrance from the original Passover lamb to His upcoming sacrifice. It also documents for eternity the final fall of Judas from one of His closest to the one who betrayed. All of this is in keeping with prophesy that began all the way back in Genesis 3:15 and has been working throughout man's history. Once again, it shows Jesus was firmly in control of these events.
Jesus' reaction was to teach them once again a lesson about humility. It is ironic that these apostles are arguing about greatness when they are in the presence of the Son of God. In His statement Jesus is basically saying that they must be above the earthly view of greatness and embrace the spiritual application of greatness. Greatness is assigned by God to those who serve, beginning with the greatest servant, our Savior, Jesus.
There are many possible lessons for us today. We must learn humility and stay focused on serving our Lord. As stated in Mary's song of praise from Luke 1:52, "He has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate;"
Our Lord goes before God the Father in prayer. During His prayer He confirms that He is determined to fulfill His mission. His statement confirming this is, "not my will, but yours be done."
As Jesus ends His prayer, He awakens the apostles and alerts them to the arrival of His betrayer and captors.
Judas leads the crowd to arrest Jesus. He identifies Jesus with a kiss. Jesus heals the servant of the high priest. Jesus surrenders to the crowd.
Although it is a large crowd that comes to arrest Him, Jesus demonstrates that He is in control. They did not capture Him, He surrendered to them. In the original Passover, the lamb slaughtered for the Hebrew people was not a willing sacrifice. But in the sacrifice of Jesus as our Passover lamb, He willingly and lovingly gave His life for our sins.
Why would Peter deny our Lord when just before he had pledged to die for Him?
Answers will vary. Perhaps he was overcome with fear, doubt and struggling with faith. His vision of the Messiah was shattered.
What was Peter's reaction when he realized he had denied our Lord?
He wept bitterly realizing his failure to remain faithful.
How can we identify with Peter's denial?
We often pledge our love and loyalty to our Lord only to fall prey to our fears, doubts and lack of faith. Like Peter, it should drive us to deep sorrow and repentance.
What is the promise of I John 1:1-10?
The blood of Christ continues to cleanse us as we live faithfully. When God sees His faithful children, He sees His Son, Jesus.
- Jesus before Caiaphas and the Council
- Jesus before Pilate - 1
- Jesus before Herod
- Jesus before Pilate – 2
Answers will vary but look for such things as the control of Jesus, the willingness to suffer shame and torture. It is also important to note that the charges and trial were baseless, even illegal according to Jewish law.
Look for specific responses related to greater commitment to our Lord because of our love for him because of what He has done for us, and recognition as His role as our savior. We can learn of these events and their significance and teach them to others as we teach them about our Lord.