Taken from Matthew 26:1-28:20, the lesson this week is titled, “On Mission.” Although it may take too long, consider having members quickly search for something they have forgotten, or something they have not seen before that’s in the background passage. Afterwards, have them volunteer and discuss their observations. This exercise causes members to read the Bible personally, which is a great way to start a lesson. This gets us out of the way and allows for the Holy Spirit to work in individual lives!
I noticed, for example, Jesus said three times, “You have said so” (26:25, 26:64, and 27:11). This was equivalent to Him saying, “Yes, it is true.” In another example, the disciples asked, “Is it I, Lord?” (26:22), whereas Judas asked, “Is it I, Rabbi?” (26:25).
I also plan to cover 26:36-46 since Jesus asked the disciples to “watch with” him (26:38), but they failed to do so. We have all failed the Lord, which causes me to want to lead the class in prayer following these opening exercises. In praying, confess disobedience and ask forgiveness and for commitment to choose to do His will in our lives.
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