connect IN COMMUNITY May 27, 2018

Upper Room: Prediction of Betrayal

BELONG Verse 21 says that “was troubled in spirit” Can you describe a time in your life when you because He knew what was about to take place. knew that something was about to happen and that Read verses 19-29. What do you find interesting things could turn out very badly? about the way that Jesus responded in this situation? How did He lead His followers during the intense circumstances which led to His trial and death? GROW Read :21, :22-23, :17-19, and John 13:18-20. Jesus predicted His death multiple times with His What aspect of this passage about Jesus is most disciples. In John 13:19-21, He gives us the reason impactful to you? How does this deepen your love for the predictions of His own death. How do you and appreciation for all that Christ has done for you? think you might have felt or reacted about hearing this if you had been among the followers in the upper room?

Read John 13:21-30. This scene happens immediately after Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. What does this tell SERVE: NWA us about Jesus, who was willing to wash the feet of Samaritan Shop the one who was about to betray Him? Are you cleaning up your home this Memorial Day weekend and looking for a place to donate gently used clothing, household items, or furniture? The Samaritan Shop in Rogers (next to Hobby Lobby) Jesus predicted what was to happen, then stayed receives such items and offers them for resale. with His men and even answered their questions. The store is open to the public and is a great place What things can you think of that He did not do for individuals, families, and groups to volunteer under the pressure of this situation (which other (anytime Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-5:00pm). To leaders might have done)? coordinate a drop off or set up a time to help, call 479-246-1060.

As you look closely at verses 22-26, what do the disciples appear to be focused on? Did it seem that CONNECT IN WORD they had any idea as to what Judas was about to do? DAY 1 Jesus predicts His death three times Matthew 16:21-28; 17:22-23; 20:17-19 DAY 2 The plot against Jesus :1-5; 26:14-25 DAY 3 Jesus and Judas at the Last Supper Seeing the way that Jesus handled the betrayal Mark 14:1-2; 14:10-21 from Judas in this passage, how can it help us DAY 4 Judas agrees to betray Jesus respond to challenging people or situations in our Luke 22:1-6; 22:14-23 lives when we feel betrayed in lesser ways? DAY 5 Judas after the betrayal Matthew 27:1-10