Discussion Questions

Sermon Overview

Jesus’ physical suffering and death are God’s appointed sacrifice that saves all who receive him.

Digging Deeper

Read Luke 22:1-23

1. Read the story of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread in Exodus 12:1-20. What similarities are there in the Passover account to this passage? How does Jesus fit as the Passover lamb?

2. Judas betrayed Jesus for money. Why do you think this detail was included in Luke, and what does it say about human nature?

3. Verses 7-13 show that Jesus knew the details of the Passover meal in advance and directed his disciples to carry them out. Where else have we seen this sort of interaction? What does it tell us about Jesus and his plan?

4. A great irony of this passage is that the first Lord’s Supper was held in the presence of Judas Iscariot. What do you think this teaches us? How does this influence our engagement with those who oppose and wound us?

5. How does this passage move us to more wonder and gratitude for Jesus?

6. What is your experience like when we take communion? What goes through your mind and heart?

7. The next time we will take communion together as a church is Sunday, March 8. What from this passage can we use to prepare our hearts next time we celebrate communion together?

Prayer