Day 1- THE MESSIAH WOULD BE BETRAYED
Read Psalm 41:9
Who is predicted to turn against the Messiah? What is this person like?
What will the Messiah and this person do together?
Read John 13:18-30
Who betrayed Jesus? How did Judas share the piece of bread with Jesus?
Things to think about: Jesus didn’t try to stop Judas. He didn’t get revenge or fight back. Jesus knew that following God’s will for Him would not be easy and He was willing to take all the hurt that came with what needed to happen…even betrayal from good friends. Have you ever betrayed anyone? Have you been betrayed?
How do you think Jesus felt… remember, He was a human with emotions.
Day 2- CRUCIFIED WITH CRIMINALS
Read Isaiah 53:12
Different versions of the Bible say this verse in a few different ways. Fill in the “blank” as best you can.
“Because He poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the ______________.” (NIV)
Read Matthew 27:38 and Mark 15:27
Who was Jesus crucified with?
Things to think about: Jesus didn’t deserve to be on the cross, but the two criminals with Him did. Jesus wasn’t concerned with His reputation. He was concerned with yours. He didn’t want you to be called sinner anymore so He took your sin to the cross and was crucified with criminals.
How does what you have learned give you confidence Jesus is your Savior?
How does Jesus prove here that He loves you?
Day 3- THE MESSIAH’S PIERCED HANDS AND FEET
Read Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10
What would happen to the Messiah?
Read John 20:25-27. After Jesus was resurrected, what does He show His disciples?
Read John 19:34. How else was Jesus pierced on the cross?
Things to think about: Genesis 3:15 prophesied that the Messiah would be bruised on the heel. It literally happened on the cross when His feet were pierced. It was painful, but Jesus recovered and in doing so defeated Satan. Do you realize Jesus didn’t deserve the cross… you did? Are you thankful He went to the cross instead of you… for you?
GIVE IT A TRY!
If you are convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and believe you need Him as your Savior, try sharing what you have learned with someone who does not believe.
Day 4- THE MESSIAH WOULD BE MOCKED (#fffffff BKG) (#f05722 Font)
Read Psalm 22:7-8
How did the Old Testament say the Messiah would be mocked?
What did they say when they shook their head?
Read Luke 23:35-36
How was this prophecy fulfilled in Jesus?
Things to think about: Jesus had the power to get off that cross but He chose not to so you could be free from the slavery of sin.
Do you believe God wants good things for you? How does the cross prove it?
Day 5- FORSAKEN BY GOD
Read Psalm 22:1
What does the Bible say the Messiah will say?
What will God do to the Messiah?
Read Matthew 27:46
What did Jesus cry out on the cross?
Things to know: Jesus took all of mankind’s sin to the cross. That is a lot of sin. God cannot be involved with sin and since Jesus bore our sin, there was a moment He was separated from God. Jesus, the Son of God was separated from His heavenly Father. Jesus understands the agony and pain that comes from being separated from God. He did it on the cross so you would not have to experience the pain in agony forever.
What sins of yours did Jesus bare on the cross?
