What Is A Disciple

Beyond the Cross

Matthew 26-28

1. Chapter 26 – The Plot to Kill Jesus

• Why did the chief priest and elders of the people want to kill Jesus? (26:1-5).

• What did the ointment the woman poured on Jesus’ feet represent? (26:6-13).

• Why would Judas Iscariot betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver? (26:14-19).

• Do you think that Judas knew that Jesus was aware that he had betrayed Him? (26:20-25).

• As Jesus was instituting the Lord’s Supper do you think that the disciples truly understood that Jesus was talking about His crucifixion? (26:26-35).

• Jesus tried to encourage His disciples to watch and pray with Him. For what reasons was Jesus wanting them to do this? (26:36-46)

• When Jesus was arrested, what did the disciples do? (26:47-56).

• What did the Council finally convict Jesus of so they could crucify Him? (26:57-68)

• How many times did Peter deny the Lord? (26:69-75).

2. Chapter 27 - Jesus before Pilate

• What was the fate of Judas after the arrest of Jesus? (27:1-10).

• Who was Barabbas and why was Pilate bargaining with the people for his release? (27:11-26).

• After the soldiers had mocked and beat Jesus who did they compel to carry His cross? (27:27-32).

• What were several events that took place during Jesus’ crucifixion? (27:33-56)

• Who was the disciple that claimed Jesus’ body? What was the significance of this person claiming Jesus’ body? (27:57-66).

3. Chapter 28 – On the Other Side of Death

• What day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead? And what is its significance today? (28:1).

• What happened to the Guards that were guarding Jesus’ tomb? (28:2-4).

• What was the message of the angel to the women who had come to Jesus’ tomb? (28:5-7).

• What was Jesus’ message to the women? (28:8-10).

• What did the chief priest do when they heard that Jesus had risen from the dead? (28:11-15).

• What is the “Great Commission” and how does it apply to our lives? (28:16-20).