Essential 100

Essential 100

Week Fourteen: The Cross of Christ

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66.    The Last Supper (Luke 22:1-46)

Imagine that you were around the table at this “first communion."

Describe what you might have thought and felt.   

What causes you to “remember Jesus” today?

67.    Arrest and Trial (John 18:1-40)

Explain the motivations and actions of the three key players in this passage—Caiaphas, Pilot and Peter. 

What was their attitude towards Jesus?

Do you believe there is such a thing as “absolute truth”? Why?

68.    The Crucifixion (John 19:1-42)

Why did so many people seem to hate Jesus? Do people still feel that way about Jesus today? Why?

For you, what is the significance of Jesus’ death on the Cross?

69.    The Resurrection (John 20:1—21:25)

For you, what is the most convincing evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Some people say that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is the “linchpin” of the Christian faith?

Do you agree? Why?

70.    The Ascension (Acts 1:1-11)

Imagine that you witnessed Jesus’ ascension into heaven.     How would you have felt?

Do you think Jesus will return to earth someday? How does that affect your beliefs and actions today?