BI-113 Synoptic Gospels Week 10

XII. Prophecies in Preparation for the death of Christ

A. THE OLIVET DISCOURSE

Setting of the discourse

Beginning of birth pains

Abomination of desolation and subsequent distress

Coming of the Son of Man

Signs of nearness, but unknown time

Five parables to teach watchfulness and faithfulness

Judgment at the Son of Man’s coming

B. ARRANGEMENTS FOR BETRAYAL

Plot by the Sanhedrin to arrest and kill Jesus

Judas’ agreement to betray Jesus

c. THE LAST SUPPER

Preparation for the Passover meal

Beginning of the Passover meal

Washing the disciples’ feet

Identification of the betrayer

Dissension among the disciples over greatness

First prediction of Peter’s denial

conclusion of the meal and the Lord’s Supper (Communion) instituted ( )

Second prediction of Peter’s denial

Jesus’ three agonizing prayers in Gethsemane

XIII. The Death of Christ

A. BETRAYAL

1. Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken

B. TRIAL

First Jewish phase, before Annas

Second Jewish phase, before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin

Peter’s denials

Third Jewish phase, before the Sanhedrin

Remorse and suicide of Judas Iscariot ( )

First Roman phase, before Pilate

Second Roman phase, before Herod Antipas

Third Roman phase, before Pilate

Mockery by the Roman soldiers

Journey to Golgotha

First three hours of crucifixion

Last three hours of crucifixion

Witnesses of Jesus’ death

D. BURIAL

Certification of death and procurement of the body

Jesus’ body placed in a tomb

Tomb watched by the women and guarded by the soldiers