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

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The following questions were designed to help you review the material in the second video segment. No greater mystery exists, no greater wonder has ever been told than the great humility and passion of our Lord Jesus who, in obedience to God, surrenders his will and gives up himself to die on behalf of those who would come to believe in him. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture! 1. What is the significance of Peter’s Confession of Jesus’ Messiahship? How does Jesus describe the importance of this revelation of Peter? What does Jesus immediately begin to bear witness to after this significant recognition of his true identity? 2. In Jesus’ words, what is the precise nature of discipleship, especially in light of the fact that the Messiah is going to be crucified? How does sharing in the sufferings of Messiah play into the true identity of all who profess to belong to him? 3. What is the biblical significance of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on the last Sunday of his life? What do we learn here about the nature of true leadership and glory? 4. How does Jesus’ encounters with the Jewish leaders help explain their inability to accept Jesus as their rightful Messiah? 5. In what way does Jesus reveal himself to be our Passover, even as he breaks the bread of the covenant with his disciples at the Last Supper? How does the New Covenant figure into this event? 6. What key truths did Jesus promise his disciples in his Upper Room discourse shortly before his betrayal and death? Also, what did Jesus ask on behalf of his own during his high priestly prayer before the disciples? 7. Describe Jesus’ agony at Gethsemane. What was the precise nature of his request during this time of trial? 8. What was the essence of the reason for the three trials that Jesus had before the Sanhedrin, Herod, and Pilate? Were they just or not? Explain your answer. 9. What do we learn from the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross about his heart? About our Father’s love? About Jesus’ identity as Messiah?

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