THE LORD’S SUPPER
Matthew 26:1-35
Key Verses 26:26b-28 “‘Take and eat; this is my body.’ Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.’”
1. What is significant about Jesus being crucified during Passover? (2; cf. John 1:29)
2. Why do you think the woman poured a very expensive perfume on Jesus? (6-7) Why were the disciples indignant? (8-9) What meaning did Jesus see in her actions? (10-13)
3. Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus? (14-16; cf. John 12:4-6)
4. What does the Passover mean to the Jews? (cf. Exodus 12:11-13) Why would this Passover be special for Jesus and his disciples?
5. What was Jesus offering his disciples when he gave the bread? (26; cf. John 6:35) What is the blood of the covenant? (28; cf. Hebrews 8:10-12, 9:14-15)
6. Why did Jesus’ disciples, especially Peter, fall away when Jesus was arrested? (31, 33-35) What hope did Jesus give his disciples despite their weaknesses? (32)