Matthew 26:21
And while they were eating, He said to them, "Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 26:21?

2. How does Matthew 26:21 challenge us to examine our own faithfulness to Christ?

3. What does Jesus' foreknowledge in Matthew 26:21 reveal about His divine nature?

4. How can we guard against betrayal in our relationship with Jesus today?

5. What Old Testament prophecies connect to Jesus' prediction in Matthew 26:21?

6. How should Matthew 26:21 influence our trust in Jesus' words and promises?

7. Why did Jesus predict betrayal during the Last Supper in Matthew 26:21?

8. How does Matthew 26:21 challenge the concept of divine foreknowledge and human free will?

9. What does Matthew 26:21 reveal about Jesus' understanding of His mission?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26?

11. Who will betray me as foretold in scripture?

12. Am I the one, Lord?

13. What events occurred during the Last Supper?

14. Who will betray me as foretold in scripture?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus's foreknowledge of His betrayal impact your understanding of His divine nature and the fulfillment of prophecy?

2. In what ways can we guard against betrayal in our own relationships, and how should we respond if we experience it?

3. Reflect on a time when you felt betrayed. How can Jesus's experience and response to betrayal guide you in healing and forgiveness?

4. How does the Last Supper serve as a model for Christian fellowship and the practice of communion in the church today?

5. What steps can you take to ensure that you are living in alignment with God's will, avoiding the pitfalls of betrayal and unfaithfulness?1. How does the plot to kill Jesus highlight the tension between His Kingdom and the world?

2. What significance do you see in the woman's act of anointing Jesus?

3. How do you interpret Judas' decision to betray Jesus? What motivations might have driven him?

4. How does the Last Supper establish the foundation for the Christian practice of Communion?

5. What can we learn from Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial and Peter's reaction?

6. What insights does Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane offer about dealing with personal agony and surrendering to God's will?

7. How does the arrest of Jesus challenge our understanding of power and Kingdom values?

8. How can we apply the lessons from Jesus' trial before Caiaphas in the face of false accusations or injustices?

9. What does Peter's denial teach us about fear, failure, and grace?

10. How does Matthew 26 inspire you to stay faithful in times of personal trials?

11. How would you relate to Peter's denial in your personal faith journey?

12. What can you learn from Jesus' response to Judas' betrayal, and how can it guide you when dealing with personal betrayals?

13. How does Jesus' time in Gethsemane inform your understanding of prayer in difficult times?

14. What does the woman's anointing of Jesus teach us about worship and devotion?

15. How can you draw strength from Jesus' response to His impending crucifixion?

16. What steps can you take to prevent denial or betrayal of your faith in difficult times?

17. How does Jesus' healing of the servant's ear inform your understanding of forgiveness?

18. How does the prediction of Peter's denial resonate with your own experiences of failure and restoration?

19. How can the events of Matthew 26 increase your understanding of the depth of Jesus' love and sacrifice?

20. How can Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane guide your own prayers when facing trials and decisions?

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