1. Firm Foundations Lesson 46: Jesus rode into Jerusalem Jesus rode into Jerusalem Judas planned to betray Jesus Judas planned to betray Jesus Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper Memory verse: John 1:11-12

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

3. Jesus sent His disciples to get a donkey for him Bethany was home to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus Bethany was home to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus Mark 11:1-6 Mark 11:1-6

4. People welcomed Jesus as the Deliverer Mark 11:7-10 Mark 11:7-10 Zechariah 9:9 Zechariah 9:9 Crowds welcomed Jesus as the promised Deliverer Crowds welcomed Jesus as the promised Deliverer –Praised Him as one the prophets promised –Most only wanted Jesus to deliver them from Romans

5. The Jewish leaders’ plan Mark 14:1-2 Mark 14:1-2 Determined to kill Jesus, but afraid of crowds Determined to kill Jesus, but afraid of crowds Jesus was very popular Jesus was very popular

6. Judas planned to betray Jesus Mark 14:10 Mark 14:10 One of Jesus’ twelve disciples One of Jesus’ twelve disciples Not concerned about his own sinfulness Not concerned about his own sinfulness –Followed Jesus for personal gain (John 12:6) Had been a close companion for 3 years Had been a close companion for 3 years –Psalm 41:9 Satan was behind the betrayal Satan was behind the betrayal –Wanted to destroy Jesus, thwart God’s plan Mark 14:11 Mark 14:11 –30 pieces of silver, price of a common slave (Zech. 11:12- 13)

7. Preparation for Passover Mark 14:12 Mark 14:12 –What event were they remembering? Mark 14:13-15 Mark 14:13-15 –Water-carrying was usually left to women –Jesus knew this would happen before it did Mark 14:16 Mark 14:16

8. Jesus knew His betrayer Mark 14:17-18 Mark 14:17-18 –Knew Judas was going to betray Him (without anyone telling Him) Mark 14:19-20 Mark 14:19-20 –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 14:21 Mark 14:21 –“Son of Man” – Jesus was a real man –Horrible deed proved Judas didn’t believe

9. The meaning of the bread and wine Mark 14:22 Mark 14:22 –The bread: Christ’s body Mark 14:23-24 Mark 14:23-24 –The wine: Christ’s blood –Isaiah 53:12 Mark 14:25-26 Mark 14:25-26 –Jesus gave His life in the place of others –The last supper –Went to Mount of Olives

10. Conclusion It’s impossible for us to imagine how much Jesus loved us It’s impossible for us to imagine how much Jesus loved us He never sinned, yet died for sinners He never sinned, yet died for sinners Everyone needed His sacrifice Everyone needed His sacrifice –Those at the table with him –People in the past, present, and future –You and I