The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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4. Institution of the Lord’s Supper, Matt. 26.26-29

a. Jesus, the Messianic mediator of the New Covenant , institutes the Lord’s Supper.

b. Done as a prophetic act to remember the majesty of Jesus’ sacrifice until he returns again, 1 Cor. 11.23-26

5. The Upper Room Discourse (John 13-16): Jesus reveals clearly his understanding of the intimacy he has with God as his only begotten Son, and suggests that once glorified he will send the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles to aid them in their continuing mission .

a. Jesus predicts his departure, John 13.36-14.31.

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b. Jesus is the source of all spiritual life and fruit , John 15.1-27.

c. Jesus reveals the future, including the sending of the Holy Spirit, John 16.1-33.

6. Jesus’ great High Priestly prayer, John 17.1-26

a. The Father’s glory and the Son’s prayer to be restored to that glory, John 17.1-5

b. Jesus’ petition for the Apostles, John 17.6-16