Sunday – Comforting the Disciples: John 14:1-4
The Greek word “mone” is translated as mansions in v. 2 but simply means “rooms or abiding places.” The appeal and fascination of God’s kingdom shouldn’t be the size or quality of mansion in which we live, but that we will live forever there in the beautiful presence of the Father and Son. Jesus comforted His disciples not by promises of eternal luxury, but by reassuring them that they would have a “forever place” of belonging. No matter how discouraging our way through life may be, we must stay focused on Jesus’ promise

Primary Texts: John 14:1-31

Memory Verse: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:26-27

Introduction:

With the disciples gathered around in the upper room, Jesus imparts final words of encouragement. How many times had He taught these men, planting the divine truth

Sunday: A New Commandment — John 13:31-35
After giving His disciples a concrete example of servanthood (footwashing), Jesus went on to exhort them in the importance of love. Jesus knew He wouldn’t be with them much longer, and He wanted to leave them with wisdom concerning how to deal with every relationship they encounter—that of love: love towards God, and love for their fellow man. Jesus knows that the characteristic that would have the most influence on the world, is love. Indeed, that’s why it’s said, “They’ll know we are Christians by our love.”

Monday: Worldly Greatness — Luke 22:24-25

Primary Text: Matthew 26:26-29; Luke 22:24-38; John 13:31-35

Memory Verse: “For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” Matthew 26:28-29

Introduction:

A lot of instruction for Christians is packed into the events of the Last Supper of our Lord. One of the most significant is that Jesus Himself directed that the supper He instituted, with its symbolism,

Sunday: The Plot Against Jesus — Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 21:37-22:2
Jesus often spoke of what He was to suffer; in fact, His betrayal was so imminent that the Jewish leaders were meeting to plot the details of how they would arrest Jesus without causing an uproar, and how they would eventually put Him to death.

Monday: Thirty Pieces of Silver — Mathew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6
Even among those whom we’d consider the most spiritual or those who seem to be walking ever close to the Master, human failings and Satan’s temptations can creep in. If we

Primary Text: Matthew 26:14-25; John 13:1-30

Memory Verse: “You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” John 13:13-15

Introduction:

The Last Supper is replete with symbolic meaning. From the footwashing to the bread and wine, the types and shadows represented have great spiritual significance. Close examination of these symbols reveal lessons about the Kingdom of God for every

Sunday: The Nations Gathered — Matthew 25:31-33
When the Day of Judgment comes all people will be gathered together, sinners and faithful alike. From every place on earth, from the farthest reaches of the world, all will be gathered together to give an accounting of their lives before the King of Kings. Christ’s tribunal will judge the hearts and motivations of mankind. He will separate out the wheat from the chaff—the good from the bad—and will deliver just sentences to all.

Monday: Reward to the Righteous — Matthew 25:34-36
God has great rewards for His children who walk in righteousness.

Primary Text: Matthew 25:31-46

Memory Verse: “‘When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’” Matthew 25:38-40

Introduction:

It is important to understand that as Christians we are accountable to do good works. By the very act of our being saved by the grace of God,

Sunday: The Ten Virgins — Matthew 25:1-4
In this passage the Kingdom of Heaven is likened to the events of a wedding ceremony in Bible days. The marriage ceremony was a week-long celebration. The bridegroom would come for his bride at any hour of the day or night to bring her to the wedding party. If he came at night, the lamplights would need to be burning. This showed the preparedness of the bride’s attendants. Jesus warns, that like the bridesmaids, we need to be prepared for the Son of Man’s return. We don’t know when this will occur, so

Primary Text: Matthew 25:1-30

Memory Verse: “For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” Matthew 25:29

Introduction:

Matthew 25 focuses on two major parables: one about a wedding party; one about household servants. Both have similar themes and deal with our responsibility as followers of Jesus. They focus on the importance of what we’re doing with our time here on earth and stress the need to be “found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2).

In the parable of the Ten Virgins, the