Holy Week, Week 1: Mar. 10, 2024
The Last Supper
Passage: Matthew 26:17-28 - Jesus and his disciples came together to celebrate a meal during the Passover Festival. During this meal, Jesus announced at the table that one of them was going to betray him. The group of disciples were very sad and one at a time said to Jesus, “Surely you don’t mean me?” When it came to Judas, Jesus replied, “You have said so.” Then Jesus took break, broke it, and gave it to his disciples to eat, saying that it is his body. He did the same with a cup of wine, which he said is his blood, poured out for the forgiveness of sins.
Big Idea: Jesus Gives His Life For Us
Preschool-Kindergarten
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
How do you think the disciples were all feeling during their last meal with Jesus? Do you think they knew it was going to be the last one?
What did Jesus say was going to happen to him soon? Who was the disciple that was going to turn his back on Jesus and have him arrested?
When Jesus gave his disciples the bread and the cup, what did he say this was supposed to mean? (Jesus’ body and life being give up for them)
Why do you think Jesus was willing to give up his life for his disciples and us?
Grades 1-3
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What was the special festival that was happening during Jesus’ last meal with his disciples? What’s that festival celebrating? (Passover; it celebrates God rescuing the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt)
What did Jesus say was going to happen to him soon? Who was the disciple that was going to turn his back on Jesus and have him arrested?
What were the bread and the wine supposed to represent?
Why do you think Jesus was willing to give up his life for his disciples and us?
Grades 4-6
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What do you think is the significance of Jesus having his last supper and later his crucifixion, during the time of the Passover? (hint: what does the Passover celebrate, what does Easter celebrate, and how are they linked?)
What did Jesus say was going to happen to him soon? Who was the disciple that he said was going to betray him?
Why do you think he was telling his disciples all this before it happened?
What were the bread and the wine supposed to represent? What do you think is the significance of this ritual of Communion for the disciples and us?
