Jesus Returns to Judea to Raise Lazarus



Lesson 1: Jesus Raises Lazarus Sunday, January 8

Daily Bible Reading

Thursday, January 5 — John 11:1–16

Friday, January 6 — John 11:17–37

Saturday, January 7 — John 11:38–53

Memory Verse

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25–26

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Jesus Raises Lazarus

Jesus was in Perea when He was informed of Lazarus’ illness. He came to Bethany to see about his very good friend.

Short Answer

1. Look at the map on page 3 and color the area of Perea.

2. Find Bethany on your map. What large city is it near?

3. What was wrong with Lazarus?

4. Name the two sisters of Lazarus.

5. How many days did Jesus wait before He went to see Lazarus?

6. Why did the disciples tell Jesus not to go to Judea?

7. What sad news did Jesus tell the disciples? (vs. 14)

Fill in the correct answer.

1. The number of days Lazarus was in the tomb when Jesus arrived in Bethany.

2. The number of miles Bethany was from Jerusalem.

3. Name the sister — Mary or Martha — who

A. Ran to meet Jesus when He arrived in Bethany.

B. Said, “If you had been here, my brother would not have died.” (vs. 21 & 32)

C. Said, “I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God.”

D. Jesus saw weeping and wept, too.

E. Said there would be a bad odor in the tomb.

Words to Know

Define resurrection.

Define glory.

Define Sanhedrin.

Fact to remember

Lazarus was the third person Jesus raised from the dead. Can you name the other two? Hint: Mark 5:22 and Luke 7:11–12.

Food for thought

Many of those who saw Lazarus’ resurrection believed that Jesus was the Son of God. But others reported it to the Pharisees who called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. From that time on, they made plans to kill Jesus.

Why do you think they wanted to kill Jesus?

Lesson 2: Rich Young Man Wednesday, January 11

Christ Receives Little Children

Ten Lepers

Daily Bible Reading

Sunday, January 8 — Matthew 19:16–30

Monday, January 9 — Mark 10:13–16

Tuesday, January 10 — Luke 17:11–19

Memory Verse

And Jesus said, “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.” Matthew 19:29

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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God is More Important Than Possessions

1. What important question did the rich young ruler ask Jesus?

2. What was Jesus’ two-part reply? (He asked a question and then gave a statement.)

3. Review the Ten Commandments.

1. You shall have no other gods before me 6. Do not murder

2. You shall not worship an idol 7. Do not commit adultery

3. You shall not misuse the name of God 8. Do not steal

4. Remember the Sabbath Day 9. Do not lie

5. Honor your father and mother 10. Do not covet

4. Circle the commandments that the young man said that he had kept.

5. What did Jesus then ask the young man to do?

6. Which commandment would be equal to “giving up possessions?”

7. Was the man willing to give up his possessions to follow Jesus? Name some of the things you give up to follow Jesus?

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Believers Must Be Like Little Children

The disciples thought that Jesus wouldn’t have time for little children.

1. How did Jesus respond to the disciples pushing the little children away from Him?

2. How did Jesus compare little children and those receiving the kingdom?

3. Can you think of some good qualities about children that Jesus liked?

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Be Thankful

1. Find Samaria on the map on page 3.

2. Define Samaritan.

3. Define leprosy.

4. What did the Jews think about the Samaritans?

5. Who did Jesus cleanse in this Samaritan city?

6. How many of the lepers did Jesus cleanse?

How many came back to thank Jesus?

Food for thought

How many times each day do you thank God for all He has given you? How often do you thank others when they do something for you?

Lesson 3: Jesus Foretells His Death Sunday, January 15

Jesus Meets Zacchaeus

Jesus Heals Bartimaeus

Daily Bible Reading

Thursday, January 12 — Mark 10:32–34

Friday, January 13 — Luke 19:1–10

Saturday, January 14 — Mark 10:46–52

Memory Verse

Jesus said to him, “Salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Luke 19:9–10

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Jesus Foretells His Death

1. To which city were Jesus and His disciples traveling?

2. What did Jesus warn the disciples that would happen there?

3. Did the disciples understand what Jesus said? Had Jesus told the disciples this before? (Hint: Mt 16:21)

4. Look at the time line on page 8. Circle the time Jesus tells about his death and resurrection.

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Jesus Meets Zacchaeus

1. Circle Jericho on the map on page 3. What happened in the Old Testament that made this city so famous?

2. Give at least three descriptions of Zacchaeus.

3. What was a tax collector?

4. How did the people (Jewish society) describe Zacchaeus (vs. 7)?

5. How did Zacchaeus show his repentance?

6. Jesus uses Zacchaeus’ repentance to declare the purpose of His coming to earth. What qualities do you think Zacchaeus showed when he repented?

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Jesus Heals Bartimaeus

1. Whom did Jesus meet along the road to Jericho?

2. Describe how Bartimaeus called to Jesus.

3. What did Jesus do for Bartimaeus?

Look in Matthew’s account of this miracle (Matthew 20:30). Who else was healed?

4. Define faith.

Lesson 4: Triumphal Entry Wednesday, January 18

Jesus Clears the Temple

Daily Bible Reading

Monday, January 16 — Mark 11:1–11

Tuesday, January 17 — Mark 11:15–19

Memory Verse

Jesus said, “Is it not written: My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.” Mark 11: 17

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Triumphal Entry

It is late March and the Feast of the Passover is near. This is the last week of Jesus’ life! Passover came at the beginning of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which lasts for seven days. This feast commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from their captivity in Eqypt. Jesus will ride triumphantly into the city of Jerusalem, while his enemies are plotting for His life.

1. Circle Bethphage on the map on page 13. Highlight the route from Bethany into Jerusalem on the map.

2. Define the word Hosanna.

True or False

_____ 1. Jesus instructed three disciples to bring Him a colt to ride into Jerusalem.

_____ 2. Jesus riding on a colt fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy of Zechariah 9: 9.

_____ 3. Many people spread their coats on the road and others spread palm branches as Jesus came into Jerusalem.

_____ 4. Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to visit friends.

_____ 5. The people honored Jesus as if he were from God.

_____ 6. It was late so Jesus went back to Bethany with the twelve.

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Cleansing the Temple

1. What did Jesus do the next day when he went to the temple?

2. Look at John 2:13-16, what had Jesus done at the beginning of His ministry?

3. Can you find any differences in the two clearings of the temple?

4. What did Jesus say the merchants had turned the house of prayer into?

a ___________ _____ _______________.

5. How did the chief priests and teachers of the law react to Jesus’ clearing of the temple?

6. Look back at Lesson 2 where the ten commandments are listed. Which commandment were these religious leaders plotting to violate?

Food for thought

Look at Matthew’s account of this event (Matthew 21:16). Who does Jesus especially like to hear praise him?

Song: 934 Hosanna

Lesson 5: Jesus Teaches in the Temple Sunday, January 22

Challenge of the Sanhedrin

More Parables

Daily Bible Reading

Thursday, January 19 — Mark 11:27–33

Friday, January 20 — Matthew 21:28–32

Saturday, January 21 — Mark 12:1–12

Memory Verse

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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The Final Week — Tuesday: Jesus in the Temple

Tuesday was a day of great disagreement between Jesus and the religious leaders assembled in Jerusalem. By way of parables, Jesus points out that the Jewish leaders have always rejected God’s messengers and now they are rejecting the Son of God.

1. Look at Herod’s Temple on the next page. It was built by wicked King Herod the Great. This is the same Herod who ordered all male babies in Bethlehem 2 years and under to be killed after Jesus was born.

2. The entire length of the Temple was almost one mile long, and it could hold up to 210,000 people. There were several courtyards.

a. Circle the Court of the Priests.

b. Put a square around the Court of the Men.

c. Put an X on the Court of the Women.

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Challenge of the Sanhedrin

True or False

_____ 1. When Jesus arrived in the temple courts, the chief priests, teachers and elders asked him by what authority He was doing these things.

_____ 2. Jesus answered their question with a question.

_____ 3. Jesus asked them if John’s baptism was from heaven or from men.

_____ 4. The chief priests, teachers and elders discussed their answer amongst themselves.

_____ 5. They answered Jesus that the teaching was from heaven.

_____ 6. Jesus said he wouldn’t answer their question.

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Jesus Teaches in Parables

Parable of the Two Sons

1. Define parable.

2. Describe the parable of the two sons in your own words.

3. Who does the first son represent?

4. Who does the second son represent?

Food for Thought

Which is more important to God — saying you will do something or just doing it?

(Matthew 7:24) Which is more important to your parents?

Parable of the Wicked Tenants

1. Describe the Parable of the Wicked Tenants in your own words.

2. Below is a list of the people who are represented in the parable.

God — A man

God’s chosen people — The Vineyard

Former Jewish leaders — Farmers

Prophets from God — Servants

Who does the son represent?

3. On the chart below, circle some of the prophets who God sent to tell Israel to repent.

Food for Thought

Did the Jewish leaders understand the story? Did they believe Jesus? What did they

Food for Thought

Did the Jewish leaders understand the story? Did they believe Jesus? What did they plot to do?

Lesson 6: Questions from Pharisees Wednesday, January 25

and Sadducees

Daily Bible Reading

Monday, January 23 — Matthew 22:15–22

Tuesday, January 24 — Mark 12:28–34

Wednesday, January 25 — Matthew 23:1–12

Memory Verse

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself.

Matthew 12:30

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Leaders Ask About Taxes — Tuesday at the Temple

All of the established religious groups — the Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Herodians — attempt to trap Jesus into making some statement they can use to have him arrested. His answers take them by surprise, and they are left with nothing to charge Him.

1. Define Pharisee.

2. Define Saducees.

3. Can you guess whom the Herodians favored as their King instead of Jesus?

True or False

_____ 1. The Pharisees planned to trap Jesus in His words.

_____ 2. The disciples of the Pharisees and the Herodians asked Jesus if they should pay taxes to Caesar.

_____ 3. Jesus first responded to them with a question.

_____ 4. Jesus’ answers amazed them, and they asked him more questions.

Food for Thought

What was the answer that Jesus gave about paying taxes? Should we pay our taxes to government today? Why?

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The Greatest Commandment

1. What did one of the teachers ask Jesus?

2. What was Jesus’ answer?

3. What was the reaction of the people to Jesus’ answer?

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Jesus Condemns Self-Righteousness

1. Look up the word righteous. What does it mean? Is it a good quality?

2. What does the word self-righteous mean to you? Is that a good quality?

3. Why did Jesus criticize the teachers and the Pharisees?

4. What was their reason for practicing religion? (Matthew 23:5–7)

5. Jesus said, “ For whoever exalts himself will be_______________________, and whoever humbles himself will be ___________________.”

Worship in Jesus’ Time

When praying, the Jewish men wore blue-striped shawls with knotted tassels. They reminded them of God commands. When it wasn’t the Sabbath or a holiday, they wore phylacteries (Fill-Act-Er-Ees). These were small leather boxes containing scriptures that they attached to their heads and left arms with leather straps. One box was placed on the forehead, and the other on the upper arm, near the heart.

Food for Thought

Give an everyday example of humility.

Lesson 7: Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins Sunday, January 29 Parable of the Talents

Jesus Teaches about the Last Judgment

Daily Bible Reading

Thursday, January 26 — Matthew 25:1–13

Friday, January 27 — Matthew 25:14–30

Saturday, January 28 — Matthew 25:31–46

Memory Verse

Then the King will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for since the creation of the world.”

Matthew 25:34

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Final Week — Tuesday Afternoon

Jesus and His disciples travel to the Mount of Olives, just outside the city overlooking Jerusalem.

In order to emphasize the need for watchfulness, faithfulness and spiritual readiness, Jesus talks to his disciples about the final judgment. Jesus concludes His prophecies by telling two parables and describing the final judgment.

1. Find the Mount of Olives on your map. (It is just east of Jerusalem past the Kidron Valley.)

2. When Jesus left the Temple with His disciples, what did He predict? (Mt. 24:1–2)

3. As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, what did the disciples ask Him privately? (Mt. 24:3)

5. What advice did Jesus give His disciples? (Mt. 24:42)

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Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

This parable is based upon the marriage customs of Palestine. The wedding day was filled with entertainment and ended with the marriage feast at night. When a messenger announced the coming of the groom, the bride’s friends (virgins) would go out to meet the groom and escort him back to the house where the marriage ceremony took place.

True or False

_____ 1. Jesus said there were ten virgins — five wise and five foolish.

_____ 2. At 1 a.m. the cry rang out that the bridegroom was coming.

_____ 3. All the virgins woke up and had plenty of oil for their lamps.

_____ 4. While the five virgins left to buy oil, the bridegroom came.

_____ 5. The wise virgins got to go to the wedding feast, but the foolish ones did not.

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Parable of the Talents

1. Look up the word talent in your yellow dictionary.

2. How many talents did the master give to each servant?

3. What did each servant do with his talents?

4. When the master returned, how many talents did each servant have?

Match Each Part of the Parable to its Meaning

1. Master A. Heaven

2. Three Servants B. Abilities

3. Talents C. Christ

4. Master’s Journey D. Disciples

5. Master Returns E. Judgment Day

Food for Thought

Think of the talents (abilities) God has given you. How can you use them to serve God?

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Final Judgment

1. Look up judgment in the yellow dictionary. (We will use the 4th meaning for our discussion.)

2. What are the two animals that the shepherd will divide?

3. What did the righteous (ones on the right) do to please the Lord? What was the reward in the final judgment?

4. How did the unrighteous (ones on the left) displease Lord? What was their fate in judgment?

5. Who knows when the final judgment will be? (Mt. 24:36)

6. Which side do you want to be in the judgment?

Lesson 8: The Last Supper Wednesday, February 1

Betrayal by Judas

Daily Bible Reading

Monday, January 29 — Luke 22:7–30

Tuesday, January 30 — John 13:1–21

Wednesday, February 1 — John 13:22–30

Memory Verse

This is my body, which is for you: do this in remembrance of me…this cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.

I Corinthians 11:24–25

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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The Final Week — The Lord’s Last Supper

1. Who did Jesus send to make preparations for the Passover?

2. Who were these disciples to follow?

3. Where did the disciples prepare the Passover?

4. Do you remember of what the Passover reminded the Israelites?

5. What symbols did Jesus use to describe the memorial to Him?

6. What did each symbol represent?

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Jesus Washes His Disciple’s Feet

True or False

_____ 1. The apostles began arguing about who was the greatest.

_____ 2. Jesus showed his love for His apostles by washing their feet.

_____ 3. John did not want Jesus to wash his feet.

_____ 4. Jesus knew who was going to betray Him.

Food for Thought

Why did Jesus wash the apostles’ feet?

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Jesus Predicts His Betrayer — One Who is Disloyal

1. What was prophesied in the scriptures about Jesus’ betrayer?

2. How did the apostles feel about the betrayer?

3. Did Judas deny that he was the one to betray Jesus?

4. Which apostle was in charge of the money?

We will discuss the following in class. You do not need to do this at home.

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What is the Lord’s Supper?

It is a memorial.

Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of Me.” I Corinthians 11:23-26

It is the table of the Lord where we are united.

We, though many, are one bread and one body; for we all partake of the one bread.

I Corinthians 10:17

It is breaking bread just like the first Christians did.

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in breaking of bread and in prayers. Acts 2:42

It is communion with the Lord.

The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ.”

I Corinthians 10:16

It is a proclamation of His death until He comes.

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. I Corinthians 11:26

It is an anticipation of His second coming.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself that where I am, you may be also. John 14:3

When should we partake of the Lord’s Supper?

Christians should partake regularly and steadfastly on the first day of the week.

Now on the first day of the week (Sunday), when the disciples came together to break bread... Acts 20:7

For centuries, followers of God had worshipped on the seventh day of the week. New Testament Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on the day he arose.

Now on the first day of the week… they found the stone rolled away. Luke 24:1

What is the purpose of the Lord’s Supper?

The purpose is to remember Jesus Christ who died for our sins. It signifies His second coming and a new covenant, which He instituted.

For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat, this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In this same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. I Corinthians 11:23-26

Look at the chart below. See the differences between the old and new laws. Fill in the blanks.

|Old Law |New Law |

|Passover |Lord’s Supper |

|High Priest |______________________ |

|Sacrifice of Lamb |Sacrifice of ___________________ |

|Believers partake once a year |Believers partake ______________ |

|Symbols — Unleavened Bread |Symbols — ___________________ |

| Grape Juice | ___________________ |

| Bitter Herbs | |

| Roasted Lamb | |

Lesson 9: Garden of Gethsemane Sunday, February 5

Betrayal and Arrest

Jesus Before the High Priests

Daily Bible Reading

Thursday, February 2 — Mark 14:32–42

Friday, February 3 — Matthew 26:47–56

Saturday, February 4 — John 18:12–24

Memory Verse

“Abba, Father,” Jesus said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but as you will.” Mark 14:36

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Final Week — Garden of Gethsemane: Jesus Is In Deep Sorrow

Jesus leads his disciples to an olive grove known as Gethsemane, on the Mount of Olives.

1. Find the Mt. of Olives on the map on the next page. (It is just east of Jerusalem past the Kidron Valley.)

2. What did Jesus tell His disciples that he was going to do?

3. Which disciples did He take to a more private place?

4. What position did Jesus take when He was praying?

5. Look up the word Abba. What is the special name you call your father?

6. What did Jesus ask His Father? What do you think the cup means?

7. What did Jesus find His disciples doing when he returned to them?

8. How many times did Jesus find His disciples sleeping? What time of day do you think this was?

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Betrayal and Arrest

True or False

_____ 1. Judas came with just the chief priests and elders to arrest Jesus.

_____ 2. Judas gave the signal of a handshake to arrest Jesus.

_____ 3. One of Jesus’ companions drew a sword and cut off the ear of a servant.

_____ 4. Jesus said that He could call more than 12 legions of angels to help Him.

_____ 5. All but one disciple deserted Jesus.

Do the Math

The Roman legion was made up of 6000. How many angels could Jesus have called to protect him?

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Trials Before Annas and Caiaphas

Jesus is taken to Annas, the former High Priest.

1. Who was Annas related to?

2. Who followed Jesus to Annas’ house?

3. What did Peter deny?

4. Where had Jesus taught His disciples?

5. What did one of the officials do to Jesus?

6. Where was Jesus sent next?

7. Find Caiaphas’ house on the map on page 29. (Annas’ house was next door.)

8. How many times did Peter say that he did not know Jesus?

9. Look in John 13:38. What had Jesus told Peter that he would do?

Food for Thought

How can you deny Jesus? Think of as many ways, whether small or large.

Song: #2 A Beautiful Prayer

Lesson 10: Jesus Before the Sanhedrin (Cont’d) Wednesday, February 8

Trial Before Pilate and Herod

Daily Bible Reading

Monday, February 6 — Mark 14:55–65, Luke 22:66–72

Tuesday, February 7 — Matthew 27:3–10, John 18:28–38

Wednesday, February 8 — Luke 23:6–25

Memory Verse

Again the High Priest asked Him and said unto Him, “Art Thou the Christ, the son of the Blessed?” And Jesus said, “I Am.“ Mark 14:61–62.

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Trial 1 — Before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:53-65)

After being arrested and taken to Annas, Jesus was questioned by a part of the Sanhedrin in the late hours of the night at Caiaphas’s house. It was illegal to have a trial at night according to the Jewish law. To see the complete story, we have to read in all four gospels.

1. Why was the Sanhedrin looking for evidence against Jesus?

2. Who were some of the witnesses?

3. Did the witnesses’ testimonies agree?

4. What was Jesus’ reply when the high priest asked about being the Son of the Blessed One?

5. Look up the word Christ in your yellow dictionary.

6. What was the judgment of the Sanhedrin?

7. What cruel things did some people do to Jesus?

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Trial Number 2 — Before the Sanhedrin Again (Luke 22:66–23:1)

Apparently Jesus was kept in the courtyard of Caiaphas’ house overnight. In order to put Jesus to death, the entire Sanhedrin had to meet for a legal trial after daylight.

True or False

_____ 1. Jesus was led before the elders, chief priests and teachers.

_____ 2. Jesus answered that they were correct in saying that He was the Son of God.

_____ 3. The Sanhedrin wanted to hear more testimony.

_____ 4. Jesus was next led to Pilate.

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Trial Number 3 — Pilate (John 18:28–38)

1. Look in Matthew 27:1. What title did Pilate have in the Roman government?

2. Look at your map on page 29. Circle the Fortress of Antonia. That is where Pilate may have lived when he was in Jerusalem.

3. Look in Luke 23:1, what did the Jews say Jesus had done? Was this true?

4. Now back to John 18. What did Pilate ask the Jews?

5. What question did Pilate ask Jesus?

6. From where did Jesus say his kingdom was?

7. Did Pilate find something to charge Jesus? Also read Luke 23:4.

8. Who did the Jews want Pilate to set free instead of Jesus?

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Trial 4 — Before Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6–11)

This Herod was the son of Herod the Great. Herod Antipas was the one who had John the Baptist beheaded!

Circle Herod’s Palace on the map.

True or False

_____ 1. Herod Antipas ruled Galilee where Jesus was from.

_____ 2. Herod was unhappy to see Jesus.

_____ 3. Jesus answered every question Herod asked.

_____ 4. Herod and the soldiers mocked Jesus.

_____ 5. Herod and Pilate remained enemies.

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Trial 5 — Before Pilate Again (Luke 23:13–25)

True or False

_____ 1. Pilate found no basis for charges against Jesus.

_____ 2. Herod found no reason for Jesus to die.

_____ 3. The Jews wanted Pilate to free Barabbas.

_____ 4. Barabbas had committed murder.

_____ 5. Pilate told the Jews four times that he found no reason to put Jesus to death.

Food for Thought

1. Look in John 19:1–4. What 4 things did Pilate have the soldiers do to Jesus before he condemned Him?

2. Why do you think Pilate did this to Jesus?

Lesson 11: The Crucifixion of Jesus Sunday, February 12

Daily Bible Reading

Thursday, February 9 — Mark 15:20–32

Friday, February 10 — Luke 23:39–43, Mark 15:33–40

Saturday, February 11 — Matthew 27:45–56, John 19:31–37

Memory Verses

Memorize 5 of Jesus’ statements while on the cross. You do not have to know the book, chapter and verse, but bonus if you do.

Jesus’ statements while on the cross:

1. Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34)

2. I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43)

3. Woman, here is your son. Here is your mother! (John 19:26–27)

4. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46)

5. I am thirsty. (John 19:28)

6. It is finished. (John 19:30)

7. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. (Luke 23:46)

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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The Crucifixion

It is sometime before noon when Jesus is led just outside Jerusalem to a little hill called Golgotha. As Jesus is nailed to the wooden cross and lifted up, notice who is there.

1. Look in John 19:17. What did Jesus have to do after He was sentenced to die?

2. Who helped Jesus carry His cross? (Mark 15:21–22)

3. Who followed Jesus to the cross? (Luke 23:27–31)

4. Circle the 2 places thought to be Golgotha on the map on page 29.

5. Look in your yellow dictionary. What does Golgotha mean?

6. What time of day was Jesus crucified? (Mark 15:25) If the Jews counted time beginning at 6 a.m. in the morning, what time was it?

7. Who was crucified with Jesus? (Mark 15:27)

8. Mark records some of the bad things people said to Jesus while He was dying on the cross. List some of the insults.

9. Look in John 19:19. What was the inscription on Jesus’ cross?

10. What did the soldiers do with Jesus’ garments? (John 19:23–24)

11. To whom do you think Jesus spoke while on the cross?

1. Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.

2. I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.

3. Woman, here is your son. Here is your mother!

4. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

5. I am thirsty.

6. It is finished.

7. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.

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Miraculous Events

1. Look in Matthew 27:45 and 27:51–53. Name the miraculous events that occurred.

2. What time did Jesus die? (Matthew 27:45, 50)

3. What was the reaction of the centurion guarding Jesus? (Matthew 27:54)

4. Name some of the women who watched Jesus die. (Matthew 27:55–56)

5. In John 19:31, why was there a rush to bury Jesus?

6. Were any of Jesus’ bones broken? (John 19:32–37) Why or why not?

Food for Thought

Why do you think the miraculous events happened when Jesus was on the cross?

Song: 784 Why did my Savior Come to Earth?

Lesson 12: Jesus’ Burial Wednesday, February 15 Jesus’ Resurrection

Jesus’ First Appearances

Daily Bible Reading

Monday, February 13 — Matthew 27:57–66

Tuesday, February 14 — Matthew 28:1–15

Wednesday, February 15 — Luke 24:13–49

Memory Verse

“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Jesus is Buried — Friday Before Sundown

Jesus is buried by two men who were not members of His family, but were just believers in Him.

1. Who asked Pilate for Jesus’ body?

2. Describe the man who buried Jesus.

Describe the tomb where he buried Jesus.

3. Look in John 19:39, who also helped bury Jesus?

4. Look in Mark 15:43 and John 3:1. What important group were Joseph and Nicodemus both members?

Why was it so unusual for them to want to bury Jesus?

5. Look in Luke 23:55–56. Who followed Joseph and knew where Jesus was buried?

6. How did the Romans secure Jesus’ tomb?

Food for thought

Do you think it took a lot of courage to ask for Jesus’ body?

What risks were Joseph and Nicodemus taking?

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Jesus’ Resurrection — Matthew 28:1–15

_____ 1. Two women were the first to come to see Jesus’ tomb.

_____ 2. An angel moving the stone in front of Jesus’ tomb caused an earthquake.

_____ 3. The angel killed the Roman guards.

_____ 4. The angel told the women to go tell Jesus’ mother that He was alive.

_____ 5. The Roman guards went into the city and told the chief priests everything that happened.

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Jesus Appears to Many Followers…

…At the Tomb

1. Look in Mark 16:9. To whom does Jesus first appear?

2. Who also saw Jesus at the tomb? (Matthew 28:8–9)

…On the Road To Emmaus — Luke 24:13–32

Two of Jesus’ disciples (not of the 12 apostles) were going to a village called Emmaus.

True or False

_____ 1. The two disciples did not recognize Jesus at first.

_____ 2. One of the disciples was named Cleopas.

_____ 3. The disciples told Jesus about His own resurrection without knowing they were speaking to Him.

_____ 4. Jesus was in a hurry and did not stay with the disciples when they reached their village.

_____ 5. The two disciples never recognized Jesus.

…In Jerusalem — Luke 24:33–49

1. The two disciples went back to Jerusalem to tell the “Eleven” about Jesus. Why were there only eleven apostles? (Matthew 27:4–5)

2. Suddenly Jesus was in Jerusalem. What were His first words to His disciples?

3. To which apostle had Jesus already appeared? (Luke 24:34 and Mark 3:16)

4. What did Jesus show them?

5. What did Jesus request that proved he was alive?

6. Look in John 20:24–29, which apostle was not with there?

When the other apostles told him that they had seen Jesus, did he believe them?

What proof did he need to believe?

Food for thought

Jesus rebuked His disciples for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen Him after He had risen (Mark 16:14). Why do you believe?

Lesson 13: Jesus’ Last Appearances Sunday, February 19

Jesus Ascends to Heaven

Daily Bible Reading

Thursday, February 16 — John 21:1–20

Friday, February 17 — Matthew 28:16–20, Luke 24:45–49

Wednesday, February 18 — Acts 1:3–12

Memory Verse

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved: but He who does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16:15–16

Please read the above scriptures before answering the questions.

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Jesus Appears to Many Followers (continued)…

…In Galilee by the Sea

It was sometime later when the apostles returned to their home in Galilee.

1. How many disciples went fishing? Who led the group?

2. How long had they been fishing before Jesus appeared?

3. What suggestion did Jesus make to them?

4. Which apostle recognized Jesus first?

5. How many fish did they catch?

6. Which apostle swam ashore?

7. How many times had Jesus appeared to the disciples (apostles) after His resurrection?

3. How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he loved Jesus?

Food for thought

Why do you think Jesus repeated the question to Peter that many times? (Hint: What had Peter done in Lesson 9?)

…In Galilee on a Mountain

1. Did all the disciples believe in Jesus and their mission? Why do you think some doubted?

2. Look in Mark 16:17–18. What special powers would Jesus’ disciples have?

…In Jerusalem

1. Where did Jesus say to begin preaching His name? To whom were they to preach?

2. Why were the apostles to stay in Jerusalem?

…In Bethany

1. Do you remember the names of the good friends of Jesus who live in Bethany?

2. List the names of the places where the apostles would be witnesses for Jesus.

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Jesus’ Ascension in Bethany

1. Describe Jesus’ ascension in your own words.

2. Who reassured the apostles that Jesus would return?

3. Where did the apostles return?

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Jesus’ Later Appearances in the New Testament

To whom did Jesus appear in the following verses?

1. I Corinthians 15:6

2. Acts 9:3–6

3. I Corinthians 15:7

4. Acts 7:56

Food for thought

Write the reasons you should “go into the world and preach the gospel.”

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What is Crucifixion?

The Romans did not invent crucifixion but refined it to the cruelest form of execution. In Palestine, it was reserved for runaway slaves or the worst kind of criminals.

Before being crucified, the prisoner was flogged with a metal-tipped whip that caused painful injury and loss of blood. He was then expected to carry the crossbeam (the piece the arms were nailed to) through the streets to the place of execution. The upright post was already in place.

The prisoner’s arms were stretched out and nailed to the crossbeam before it was attached to the upright — to which the victim’s feet were nailed. An inscription was put up with the prisoner’s name and crime written on it.

Death was extremely slow and painful, sometimes taking several days, and was finally caused by not being able to breathe.

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