1. NT 18—John 13-17

2. The Upper Room (John 13-17) 1) The Sacrament—Mark 14:22-25 & be sure to look at the JSTs for these verses; D&C 27:5-14 (Gospel Principles Class) 2) The Washing of Feet—John 13:4-15; D&C 88:138-141; D&C 124:37-40 (Gospel Doctrine Class) 3) Judas’ betrayal, Christ’s foreknowledge of the betrayal— Matthew 26:14-16; John 13:21-30; Zechariah 11:12 (Gospel Doctrine Class) 4) The relationship (oneness) between the Father & the Son— John 14:7-11; 17:1, 21-24 (Born-Again Christian Friend in a Missionary Discussion)

3. Tough Questions 1) What did Jesus mean when He said “eat my body” and “drink my blood”? Does the LDS church believe in transubstantiation? What was Jesus talking about when he said that He would partake of the sacrament again with them in the kingdom of God?

4. Tough Questions 1) What did Jesus mean when He said “eat my body” and “drink my blood”? Does the LDS church believe in transubstantiation? 2) Was the washing of feet more than just an act of service? Was it an ordinance?

5. Washing of Feet “As part of the restoration of all things, the ordinance of washing of feet has been restored in the dispensation of the fullness of times. In keeping with the standard pattern of revealing principles and practices line upon line and precept upon precept, the Lord revealed his will concerning the washing of feet little by little until the full knowledge of the endowment and all temple ordinances had been given” (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, 829-830).

6. Tough Questions 1) What did Jesus mean when He said “eat my body” and “drink my blood”? Does the LDS church believe in transubstantiation? 2) Was the washing of feet more than just an act of service? Was it an ordinance? 3) Was Judas foreordained to betray Christ?

7. Tough Questions 1) What did Jesus mean when He said “eat my body” and “drink my blood”? Does the LDS church believe in transubstantiation? 2) Was the washing of feet more than just an act of service? Was it an ordinance? 3) Was Judas foreordained to betray Christ? 4) How do you explain Jesus’ statement “I am in the Father and the Father in me”? Aren’t they one person?

8. What are Mormons known for?

9. What quality defines us best as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? I would answer: we are a people who love the Lord with all our hearts, souls, and minds, and we love our neighbors as ourselves. That is our signature as a people. It is like a beacon to the world, signaling whose disciples we are. (Joseph B. Wirthlin, “The Great Commandment,” Ensign, Nov 2007, 28–31)