Firm Foundations

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Firm Foundations

• Lesson 46
• Jesus rode into Jerusalem
• Judas planned to betray Jesus
• Jesus instituted the Lords supper
• Memory verse John 111-12

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Introduction

• Crowds followed Jesus
• Some wanted healing
• Others wanted political freedom
• Few were interested in spiritual needs
• What do you expect to find in Jesus?

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Jesus sent His disciples to get a donkey for him

• Bethany was home to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus
• Mark 111-6

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People welcomed Jesus as the Deliverer

• Mark 117-10
• Zechariah 99
• Crowds welcomed Jesus as the promised Deliverer
• Praised Him as one the prophets promised
• Most only wanted Jesus to deliver them from Romans

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The Jewish leaders plan

• Mark 141-2
• Determined to kill Jesus, but afraid of crowds
• Jesus was very popular

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Judas planned to betray Jesus

• Mark 1410
• One of Jesus twelve disciples
• Not concerned about his own sinfulness
• Followed Jesus for personal gain (John 126)
• Had been a close companion for 3 years
• Psalm 419
• Satan was behind the betrayal
• Wanted to destroy Jesus, thwart Gods plan
• Mark 1411
• 30 pieces of silver, price of a common slave
  (Zech. 1112-13)

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Preparation for Passover

• Mark 1412
• What event were they remembering?
• Mark 1413-15
• Water-carrying was usually left to women
• Jesus knew this would happen before it did
• Mark 1416

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Jesus knew His betrayer

• Mark 1417-18
• Knew Judas was going to betray Him (without
  anyone telling Him)
• Mark 1419-20
• Note Jews often ate together dipping bread into
  large bowl of sauce/mashed fruit
• Table fellowship was sign of genuine friendship
• Judas had opportunity to change his mind
• Mark 1421
• Son of Man Jesus was a real man
• Horrible deed proved Judas didnt believe

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The meaning of the bread and wine

• Mark 1422
• The bread Christs body
• Mark 1423-24
• The wine Christs blood
• Isaiah 5312
• Mark 1425-26
• Jesus gave His life in the place of others
• The last supper
• Went to Mount of Olives

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Conclusion

• Its impossible for us to imagine how much Jesus
  loved us
• He never sinned, yet died for sinners
• Everyone needed His sacrifice
• Those at the table with him
• People in the past, present, and future
• You and I