Barton's Bible Study Notes

Life of Christ: Unit 48 - Sections 165-168

Read Luke 22:24-30. The Passover concluded with singing a hymn, the Hallel or Psalms 113-118. Having done this, Jesus and the Twelve, less Judas, leave and go out to the Mount of Olives. On the way, Jesus teaches about and discusses several topics. One of these topics was an issue that carried over from earlier in the Passover, namely, which one of the disciples was the greatest.

1. What did Jesus tell His disciple that the one who was the greatest and the leader among them had to do?

2. What did He mean by this answer?

3. What did Jesus tell His disciples about the coming kingdom?

4. What did Jesus tell Peter that Satan had requested? What does this mean?

5. Was Satan’s demand denied him? What did our Lord tell Peter His response to the demand was?

Read Matthew 26:30-35, Mark 14:26-31, Luke 22:32-38 & John 13:37-38. In His discussion with His disciples, Jesus told them that He would be arrested and that they would be scattered.

6. What was Peter’s reaction? Do you think he truly believed he would be willing to die with our Lord?

Read Luke 22:35-38 & John 13:31-36. Luke and John both record things our Lord said to His disciple that Matthew and Mark omit.

7. Why do you think Jesus told His disciples in Luke 22:36, “But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one?”

8. John records that Jesus told His disciples, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him...” To what do you think He was referring, and how would God be glorified in Him?

9. The Old Testament commanded a person to love his neighbor. So why is the commandment Jesus gave His disciples to love one another a new commandment?

The Applications:

What are the applications of these passages to our lives today? Identify as many as you are able.