Jesus Prays for Himself - John 17:1-5
Understand It
- Why did Jesus want the Father to glorify the Son? (17:1)
- For what purpose did God grant Jesus authority over all people? (17:2)
- How did Jesus bring God glory on earth? (17:4)
Apply It
- What can you do today to bring God glory?
Jesus Prays for His Disciples - John 17:6-19
Understand It
- Why did Jesus pray for His disciples? (17:9)
- Why did the world hate Jesus’ disciples? (17:14)
- What relationship did Jesus’ disciples have with the world? (17:16)
Apply It
- What change in your life-style do you need to make to distinguish your identity from that of the world?
Jesus Prays for All Believers - John 17:20-26
Understand It
- Why did Jesus want all believers to be one? (17:21)
- What did Jesus want the world to know? (17:23)
- Why was Jesus going to continue to make the Father known? (17:26)
Apply It
- What can you do to promote unity among fellow Christians?
Jesus Arrested - John 18:1-11
Understand It
- How did Judas know about the place where Jesus and His disciples had gone? (18:2)
- How did people react when Jesus identified Himself? (18:6-7)
- What did Jesus tell the soldiers and officials to do? (18:8)
Apply It
- What do you want to remember about Christ the next time someone lets you down?
Jesus Taken to Annas - John 18:12-14
Understand It
- To whom was Jesus taken first? (18:13)
- What duty was Caiaphas fulfilling that year? (18:13)
- About what had Caiaphas advised the Jews? (18:14)
Apply It
- How should you pray for the religious authorities in your church or denomination this week?
Peter's First Denial - John 18:15-18
Understand It
- How did Peter get into the courtyard? (18:16)
- How did Peter reply to the question about his association with Jesus? (18:17)
- With whom did Peter warm himself inside the courtyard? (18:18)
Apply It
- What can you do to affirm your relationship with Jesus Christ before others?
The High Priest Questions Jesus - John 18:19-24
Understand It
- To whom did Jesus tell the high priest he should ask his questions? (18:21)
- Why did one of the officials strike Jesus? (18:22)
- What did Jesus say in response to being hit? (18:23)
Apply It
- What is one truth you need to speak today regardless of the consequences?
Peter's Second and Third Denials - John 18:25-27
Understand It
- How did Peter respond to the question about his association with Jesus? (18:25)
- Who challenged Peter’s statement? (18:25)
- What happened the moment Peter denied knowing Christ a third time? (18:27)
Apply It
- Under what circumstances do you need to determine to live openly as a follower of Christ?
Jesus Before Pilate—John 18:28–40
Understand It
- What did Pilate want the Jews to do with Jesus? (18:31)
- How did Jesus affirm Pilate? (18:37)
- What choice did Pilate present to the Jews? (18:38–39)
Apply It
Jesus Sentenced to be Crucified - John 19:1-16
Understand It
- Why did the Jews insist that Jesus had to die? (19:7)
- How did the Jews pressure Pilate to give in to their demand to crucify Jesus? (19:12)
- How did Pilate respond to the Jews’ pressure tactics? (19:13-16)
Apply It
- What pressure to compromise your principles will you determine to resist this week?
The Crucifixion - John 19:17-27
Understand It
- What did the soldiers do to Jesus? (19:18)
- How did the chief priests want Pilate to change the sign over Jesus’ head? (19:21)
- What happened to Jesus’ clothes? (19:23-24)
Apply It
- What want or desire can you sacrifice so that someone else might benefit? How?
The Death of Jesus - John 19:28-37
Understand It
- What did Jesus know during His last moments on the cross? (19:28)
- What did Jesus do once He had received the drink? (19:30)
- What was fulfilled by the circumstances of Jesus’ death? (19:36-37)
Apply It
- How can you thank Jesus today for His sacrifice on the cross?
The Burial of Jesus - John 19:38-42
Understand It
- Why did Joseph go to see Pilate? (19:38)
- Why was Joseph a secret disciple? (19:38)
- What was significant about the person who went with Joseph to take away Jesus’ body? (19:39)
Apply It
- To whom do you want to reveal openly that you are a disciple of Jesus?
