1. NT Survey I Life of Christ – Part 2 Christ’s Final Week

2. Review of Our Study Last week we looked at 9 major periods of Christ’s life, leading up to His final journey to Jerusalem. Last week we looked at 9 major periods of Christ’s life, leading up to His final journey to Jerusalem. We also looked at the associated geography of Christ’s life throughout the land of Israel. We also looked at the associated geography of Christ’s life throughout the land of Israel. This week we want to look at the final week of Christ’s earthly ministry. This week we want to look at the final week of Christ’s earthly ministry.

7. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial

8. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

9. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday Cursing of the fig tree; Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple; Request of some Greeks

10. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday Cursing of the fig tree; Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple; Request of some Greeks Tuesday Withered fig tree; Official challenge to Jesus’ authority; Olivet Discourse

11. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday Cursing of the fig tree; Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple; Request of some Greeks Tuesday Withered fig tree; Official challenge to Jesus’ authority; Olivet Discourse Wednesday Arrangements for betrayal

12. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday Cursing of the fig tree; Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple; Request of some Greeks Tuesday Withered fig tree; Official challenge to Jesus’ authority; Olivet Discourse Wednesday Arrangements for betrayal Thursday Last Supper, Upper Room Discourse, and Gethsemane

13. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday Cursing of the fig tree; Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple; Request of some Greeks Tuesday Withered fig tree; Official challenge to Jesus’ authority; Olivet Discourse Wednesday Arrangements for betrayal Thursday Last Supper, Upper Room Discourse, and Gethsemane Friday Betrayal, arrest, and trial; crucifixion and burial

14. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday Cursing of the fig tree; Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple; Request of some Greeks Tuesday Withered fig tree; Official challenge to Jesus’ authority; Olivet Discourse Wednesday Arrangements for betrayal Thursday Last Supper, Upper Room Discourse, and Gethsemane Friday Betrayal, arrest, and trial; crucifixion and burial Saturday In the tomb

15. Major Events of Passion Week DayEvent Saturday Arrival at Bethany; Mary anoints Jesus for burial Sunday Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday Cursing of the fig tree; Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple; Request of some Greeks Tuesday Withered fig tree; Official challenge to Jesus’ authority; Olivet Discourse Wednesday Arrangements for betrayal Thursday Last Supper, Upper Room Discourse, and Gethsemane Friday Betrayal, arrest, and trial; crucifixion and burial Saturday In the tomb Sunday Resurrection; post-resurrection appearances begin

16. Part Ten: Formal Presentation of Christ to Israel and Resulting Conflict Saturday – Jesus Arrives in Bethany and Is Anointed by Mary (John 11:55 – 12:11) Saturday – Jesus Arrives in Bethany and Is Anointed by Mary (John 11:55 – 12:11) Jewish authorities were looking to arrest Jesus. Jewish authorities were looking to arrest Jesus. Raising of Lazarus attracted a great crowd. Raising of Lazarus attracted a great crowd. Sunday – Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (John 12:12-19; Luke 19:39-44; Matt 21:10-11, 14-17) Sunday – Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (John 12:12-19; Luke 19:39-44; Matt 21:10-11, 14-17) Great crowd from three sources Great crowd from three sources People hailed the king but were unready spiritually for the kingdom. People hailed the king but were unready spiritually for the kingdom.

17. Part Ten: Formal Presentation of Christ to Israel and Resulting Conflict Monday - Back in the Temple Monday - Back in the Temple Cursing of the fig tree (Matt 21:18-19a) Cursing of the fig tree (Matt 21:18-19a) Second cleansing of the temple (Luke 19:45-48) Second cleansing of the temple (Luke 19:45-48) Request of some Greeks to see Jesus (John 12:20-26) Request of some Greeks to see Jesus (John 12:20-26) Notice Jesus’ non-response. Notice Jesus’ non-response. Departure from the unbelieving multitude (John 12:36-38) Departure from the unbelieving multitude (John 12:36-38) Tuesday Tuesday Lesson of the withered fig tree (Matt 21:20-22) Lesson of the withered fig tree (Matt 21:20-22)

18. Part Ten: Formal Presentation of Christ to Israel and Resulting Conflict Tuesday (continued) – Confrontation with Religious Leaders Tuesday (continued) – Confrontation with Religious Leaders Questioning of Jesus’ authority by the religious leaders (Matt 21:23-27) Questioning of Jesus’ authority by the religious leaders (Matt 21:23-27) Jesus responds with a question of His own and three parables to teach faithfulness Jesus responds with a question of His own and three parables to teach faithfulness Man with two sons Man with two sons Landowner with a vineyard Landowner with a vineyard King and a wedding feast King and a wedding feast Questioning by Pharisees and Herodians regarding paying taxes to Caesar Questioning by Pharisees and Herodians regarding paying taxes to Caesar Questioning by Sadducees about conditions after the resurrection Questioning by Sadducees about conditions after the resurrection Questioning by Pharisaic legal expert Questioning by Pharisaic legal expert This one was not far from the kingdom (Mark 12:34). This one was not far from the kingdom (Mark 12:34).

19. Part Ten: Formal Presentation of Christ to Israel and Resulting Conflict Tuesday (continued) – Christ Responds to His Enemies’ Challenges (in the Temple) Tuesday (continued) – Christ Responds to His Enemies’ Challenges (in the Temple) Jesus’ relationship to David as Son and Lord (Matt 22:41-46) Jesus’ relationship to David as Son and Lord (Matt 22:41-46) Messiah is both God and man. Messiah is both God and man. Seven woes against lawyers and Pharisees Seven woes against lawyers and Pharisees A lengthy rebuke of the religious leaders’ hypocritical practices A lengthy rebuke of the religious leaders’ hypocritical practices Christ’s sorrow over Jerusalem (Matt 23:37-39) Christ’s sorrow over Jerusalem (Matt 23:37-39) A poor widow’s gift of all she had A poor widow’s gift of all she had

20. Part Eleven: Prophecies in Preparation for the Death of Christ Tuesday (continued) – The Olivet Discourse Tuesday (continued) – The Olivet Discourse Setting of the discourse (Matt 24:1-3) Setting of the discourse (Matt 24:1-3) Three questions about the temple, Jesus’ return, and the consummation of the age Three questions about the temple, Jesus’ return, and the consummation of the age Events preceding the Lord’s coming: Daniel’s 70 th week Events preceding the Lord’s coming: Daniel’s 70 th week Beginning of birth pangs Beginning of birth pangs The Great Tribulation The Great Tribulation Five parables to teach watchfulness and faithfulness Five parables to teach watchfulness and faithfulness Man away on a journey Man away on a journey Thief in the night Thief in the night Faithful and sensible slave Faithful and sensible slave Ten virgins Ten virgins Talents Talents The sheep and goats judgment (Matt 25:31-33) The sheep and goats judgment (Matt 25:31-33)

21. Part Eleven: Prophecies in Preparation for the Death of Christ Wednesday – Arrangements for Betrayal Wednesday – Arrangements for Betrayal Plot by the Sanhedrin to arrest and kill Jesus (Luke 21:37 – 22:2) Plot by the Sanhedrin to arrest and kill Jesus (Luke 21:37 – 22:2) Judas’s agreement to betray Jesus (Luke 22:3-6) Judas’s agreement to betray Jesus (Luke 22:3-6) Thursday – The Last Supper Thursday – The Last Supper Preparation for the Passover meal Preparation for the Passover meal Washing of the disciples’ feet (John 13:12-17) Washing of the disciples’ feet (John 13:12-17) Identification of the betrayer Identification of the betrayer Dissension among the disciples about greatness Dissension among the disciples about greatness First prediction of Peter’s denials First prediction of Peter’s denials Conclusion of the Passover and institution of the Lord’s Supper (Matt 26:26-29) Conclusion of the Passover and institution of the Lord’s Supper (Matt 26:26-29)

22. Part Eleven: Prophecies in Preparation for the Death of Christ Thursday (continued) – Discourse and Prayers from the Upper Room to Gethsemane (John 14 – 17) Thursday (continued) – Discourse and Prayers from the Upper Room to Gethsemane (John 14 – 17) Questions answered about Jesus’ destination, the Father, and the Holy Spirit Questions answered about Jesus’ destination, the Father, and the Holy Spirit Remarks related to the period of Jesus’ absence Remarks related to the period of Jesus’ absence The vine and the branches The vine and the branches Opposition from the world Opposition from the world Coming and ministry of the Holy Spirit Coming and ministry of the Holy Spirit Predicted joy because of Jesus’ resurrection Predicted joy because of Jesus’ resurrection Promise of answered prayer and peace Promise of answered prayer and peace Jesus’ prayer for His disciples and all who believe Jesus’ prayer for His disciples and all who believe Second prediction of Peter’s denials Second prediction of Peter’s denials “Though all fall away, I will not” says Peter. “Though all fall away, I will not” says Peter. Jesus’ three agonizing prayers in Gethsemane Jesus’ three agonizing prayers in Gethsemane

23. Part Twelve: The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Location Person(s) in Charge Subject of InterrogationJesus’Defense Court’s Response 1 Home of Annas Annas, former high priest Jesus’ teaching & disciples Openness of His teaching Jesus struck by an officer

24. Part Twelve: The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Location Person(s) in Charge Subject of InterrogationJesus’Defense Court’s Response 1 Home of Annas Annas, former high priest Jesus’ teaching & disciples Openness of His teaching Jesus struck by an officer 2 Home of Caiaphas Caiaphas, high priest Destruction & re- building of Temple Silence; claim to be coming Messiah Blasphemy; condemned to death and beaten

25. Part Twelve: The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Location Person(s) in Charge Subject of InterrogationJesus’Defense Court’s Response 1 Home of Annas Annas, former high priest Jesus’ teaching & disciples Openness of His teaching Jesus struck by an officer 2 Home of Caiaphas Caiaphas, high priest Destruction & re- building of Temple Silence; claim to be coming Messiah Blasphemy; condemned to death and beaten 3SanhedrinCouncil Council of Jewish elders Claim to be the Messiah Yes, He was Son of God Jesus’ admission accepted as guilt

26. Part Twelve: The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Location Person(s) in Charge Subject of InterrogationJesus’Defense Court’s Response 1 Home of Annas Annas, former high priest Jesus’ teaching & disciples Openness of His teaching Jesus struck by an officer 2 Home of Caiaphas Caiaphas, high priest Destruction & re- building of Temple Silence; claim to be coming Messiah Blasphemy; condemned to death and beaten 3SanhedrinCouncil Council of Jewish elders Claim to be the Messiah Yes, He was Son of God Jesus’ admission accepted as guilt 4Praetorium Pilate, governor of Judea Not paying taxes, claiming to be king Yes, He was King of Jews Not guilty

27. Part Twelve: The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Location Person(s) in Charge Subject of InterrogationJesus’Defense Court’s Response 1 Home of Annas Annas, former high priest Jesus’ teaching & disciples Openness of His teaching Jesus struck by an officer 2 Home of Caiaphas Caiaphas, high priest Destruction & re- building of Temple Silence; claim to be coming Messiah Blasphemy; condemned to death and beaten 3SanhedrinCouncil Council of Jewish elders Claim to be the Messiah Yes, He was Son of God Jesus’ admission accepted as guilt 4Praetorium Pilate, governor of Judea Not paying taxes, claiming to be king Yes, He was King of Jews Not guilty 5Herod’s Jerus. HQ Herod, tetrarch of Galilee Miracle-working ability Silence Ridicule, mockery, robe for Jesus

28. Part Twelve: The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Friday – The Death of Christ Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Jesus betrayed, arrested, and forsaken Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Six stage trial, 3 before the Jews & 3 before the Romans Location Person(s) in Charge Subject of InterrogationJesus’Defense Court’s Response 1 Home of Annas Annas, former high priest Jesus’ teaching & disciples Openness of His teaching Jesus struck by an officer 2 Home of Caiaphas Caiaphas, high priest Destruction & re- building of Temple Silence; claim to be coming Messiah Blasphemy; condemned to death and beaten 3SanhedrinCouncil Council of Jewish elders Claim to be the Messiah Yes, He was Son of God Jesus’ admission accepted as guilt 4Praetorium Pilate, governor of Judea Not paying taxes, claiming to be king Yes, He was King of Jews Not guilty 5Herod’s Jerus. HQ Herod, tetrarch of Galilee Miracle-working ability Silence Ridicule, mockery, robe for Jesus 6Praetorium Pilate, governor of Judea “Where are you from?” Silence Not guilty, but scourged

29. Part Twelve: The Death of Christ Friday – Crucifixion Friday – Crucifixion Mockery by the Roman soldiers Mockery by the Roman soldiers Journey to Golgotha Journey to Golgotha First three hours of crucifixion (9:00 AM to Noon; Mark 15:24-32) First three hours of crucifixion (9:00 AM to Noon; Mark 15:24-32) Last three hours of crucifixion (Noon to 3:00 PM; Mark 15:33-37) Last three hours of crucifixion (Noon to 3:00 PM; Mark 15:33-37) Friday – Burial Friday – Burial Certification of death and procurement of the body Certification of death and procurement of the body Jesus’ body placed in a tomb Jesus’ body placed in a tomb Tomb watched by the women and guarded by the soldiers Tomb watched by the women and guarded by the soldiers Saturday – Jesus in the tomb Saturday – Jesus in the tomb

30. Part Thirteen: The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ Sunday – Resurrection Sunday – Resurrection The tomb is visited by the women The tomb is visited by the women The stone found rolled away and angels explain the empty tomb The stone found rolled away and angels explain the empty tomb The tomb found to be empty by Peter and John The tomb found to be empty by Peter and John Post-Resurrection Appearances Post-Resurrection Appearances

32. Next Week: Epistle of James