The Last Supper was a seder meal. What did that look like and how does it interact with the gospels? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 22:14-23 and Jeremiah 31:27-34.
Although John doesn’t use the word Shaliach he definitely uses the concept. What was it and why is it important? Let’s find out together as we read John 13:12-20 and Daniel 10:1-14.
Jesus apparently washed Judas’ feet with the other 11. Why? Didn’t Judas have to betray Jesus? Wasn’t it predicted? Let’s find out together as we read John 13:5-11, 21-30 and Numbers 8:5-22.
John tells us that Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, but why? Didn’t the host already take care of that? Let’s find out together as we read John 13:1-4 and Exodus 30:17-21.
A woman anoints Jesus with oil, honoring him. So just what does it mean to honor God? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 26:6-13 and 1 Samuel 2:27-36.
Matthew tells us that Jesus is arrested deceitfully, or by stealth. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 26:1-5 and Daniel 8:15-27.
John tells us that some kept their allegiance to Jesus a secret because they preferred the glory of men to the glory of God. Is it bad to be proud? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:37-43 and Daniel 4:28-37.
Jesus says he will draw all men to himself if he is lifted up. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:31-36 and Exodus 10:21-29.
Jesus says “My hour has come,” and within 24 hours he is on a cross. What was his hour? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:27-30 and Ezekiel 33:23-33.
In John, when Philip tells Jesus that the Greeks want to see him, Jesus goes off on a tangent about death. Why? Who were the Greeks? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:20-26 and Jeremiah 43.
Jesus says in the final judgment, God judges the sheep and the goats. Does he really mean that God will judge us? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:41-46 and Psalm 7.
Jesus tells a story of ten bridesmaids, five wise and five foolish. What made them different? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:1-13 and Proverbs 1:8-33.
Jesus talks about a faithful servant who is prepared and an unfaithful servant who is not. What would his listeners have thought of? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 24:45-51 and Genesis 41:37-57.
Jesus says “this generation will not pass away before all these things happen.” So has Jesus already come? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:28-32 and Isaiah 51:1-8.