45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 26: The Last Supper-Watch and Pray
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Overview of the Gospel of Matthew
Matthew’s name means “Gift of the Lord”, a tax collector who left everything to follow Jesus Christ as an apostle (disciple). His former name was Levi, the tax collector. Matthew wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He wrote it for people who converted from Judaism. This Gospel demonstrates that Jesus Christ is the King and Messiah of Israel. His works support that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of all of the old testament prophecies of the coming of the Messiah.
“This book describes Jesus’s genealogy, his miraculous birth and childhood, his baptism and temptation, his ministry of healing and preaching, and finally his crucifixion and resurrection. The resurrected Jesus commissions his Apostles to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Source: Retrieved from the internet on 11/16/2021 from The New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Gospel_of_Matthew
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OVERVIEW OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 26 summarizes The Gospel of Mark and Luke’s events leading up to and the Crucifixion. The rulers conspire against Jesus. Jesus prepared for his crucifixion that he often spoke of to the disciples being predestined.
A woman anointed Jesus’ head with precious ointment. He said it was to honor him for his burial and blessed her actions to be told in remembrance of her. Judas conspires against Jesus and portrays him with a kiss by identifying him to the Scribes and Pharisees who came to capture him.
Jesus keeps the Passover ( a Jewish tradition that celebrated God freeing the Jews from Pharaoh- The famous parting of the Red Sea). Jesus declares the Lord’s Supper (Communion) to be done in remembrance of him and the shedding of his blood for remittance of sins. Jesus prays to the Father in the Garden. He asks God to remove this cup from him.
If not, he would do his will. He returns to find the disciple’s sleep. He warns them to pray to avoid temptation. Jesus is brought before the high priest and sentenced to death. Peter is identified as Jesus’ disciple, Peter denies Jesus three times and becomes ashamed.
Note: Here we can be assured that Jesus suffered and is very well aware of human sufferings and problems. Even so, we are to be obedient. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jesus says to pray to avoid temptation.
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TIME: 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE LESSON: 30 MINUTES TO READ THE ENTIRE POST AND TAKE THE INTERACTIVE QUIZ, ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTES TO READ THE BIBLE CHAPTER.
Objectives for Chapter 26 -The Gospel of Matthew. What you will learn:
1. You will learn how the rulers conspire against Jesus.
2. You will learn why at Bethany, a woman anoints Jesus’ head with oil.
3. You will learn how Judah identifies Jesus to the rulers.
4. You will learn where Jesus kept the Passover;
5. You will learn that Jesus declares the Lord’s supper as a ritual to be kept in remembrance of him.
6. You will learn that Jesus prays in the garden and why he warns the disciples to pray as well?
7. You will learn that Jesus is brought before the high priest and sentenced to death.
8. You will learn how many times Peter denies Jesus after he said he would not deny him.
Outline for Chapter 26 of the Gospel of Matthew
1. The rulers conspire against Jesus.
2. At Bethany, a woman anoints his head.
3. Judas conspires against him.
4. Jesus keeps the Passover;
5. Jesus declares the Lord’s supper;
6. Jesus prays in the garden;
7. He is brought before the high priest and sentenced to death.
8. Peter denies him.
Reflection and Discussion: Something to think about.
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Reflection question:
The Last Supper or Communion was the last time Jesus drank wine with the disciples before he was to be crucified. It is the ritual that all believers do at least once a month in remembrance of the finished work on the cross. Luke 22: 19-20 KJV 19And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Matthew 26:28 KJV “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” Do you take communion? If not, why?
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Click here for the King James Bible version in the text (pdf), mobile viewing on the web (KJV), YouTube audio, and video (Total time: ) Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four .
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Objectives for Chapter 26 -The Gospel of Matthew. What you will learn:
1. The rulers conspire against Jesus. Matthew 26: 1-4 KJV
1And it came to pass when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, 2Ye know that after two days is the feast of the Passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. 3Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, 4And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. 5But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. 6Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper
2. At Bethany, a woman anoints his head. Matthew 26: 6-13 KJV
6Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 7There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. 8But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? 9For this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.
10When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. 11For ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.
12For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. 13Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
3. Judas conspires against him. Matthew 26: 14-16 KJV
14Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
4. Jesus keeps the Passover; Matthew 26: 17-18 KJV
17Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the Passover? 18And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at thy house with my disciples.
5. Jesus declares the Lord’s supper; Matthew 26: 19-33 KJV
19And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them, and they made ready the Passover. 20Now when the evening came, he sat down with the twelve. 21And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 23And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
24The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. 25Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. 26And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom. 30And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the Mount of Olives. 31Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
32But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 34Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
6. Jesus prays in the garden; Matthew 26: 36-46 KJV
36Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
39And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40And he cometh unto the disciples, and finds them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 44And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
7. Jesus is brought before the high priest and sentenced to death. Matthew 26: 47-66 KJV
47And while he yet spoke, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 51And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear. 52Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
53Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 54But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 55In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. 56But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him and fled.
57And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. 59Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 60But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,
60But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, 61And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days. 62And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? 63But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.
64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 65Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 66What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.
8. Peter denies Jesus. Matthew 26: 67-75 KJV
67Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, 68Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee? 69Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also was with Jesus of Galilee. 70But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
71And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. 72And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. 73And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech betrayed thee.
74Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. 75And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out and wept bitterly.
Interactive Quiz
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#1. Which rulers conspired against Jesus to capture and kill him?
#2. At Bethany, a woman anoints Jesus' head with precious ointment. Why did she do it according to Jesus?
#3. What did Judas do to betray Jesus? Chose the best answer.
#4. Jesus keeps the Passover and declares the Lords Supper. What is the Lords Supper?
#5. Jesus prays in the garden to return to the disciples who were sleep. What did he say to them?
#6. True or False. Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 65Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 66What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.
#7. 7. True or False? Peter denied Jesus. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out and wept bitterly.
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Call to salvation:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
