• Read John 18: 28-40 

Where do you see injustice in this section? 

Why do you think Jesus gets into this lengthy discussion with Pilate when He refused to talk much to His own people? 

Imagine being Barabbas. What are you thinking as you realize that your life was traded for Jesus’? 

• Read John 18: 19-24 

Why do you think Jesus gives such an answer to the High Priest? What point is He making? 

How do you imagine Jesus is feeling as he is questioned and then slapped? 

• Read John 18: 15-18 and 18:25-27 

This is a hard chapter for our friend Peter. Rebuked for chopping of an ear during Jesus’ arrest, then repeatedly questioned about his relationship to Jesus. 

Imagine being Peter in this emotional moment—why are you denying knowing Jesus? 

Think about your past week. Were there times, either in words or actions, that you effectively denied your relationship to Jesus? 

•   Read John 18: 1-14

As you read these verses, place yourself in the scene. Read slowly several times. Imagine yourself as various characters- immerse yourself in the details. 

• We last saw Judas at ‘the last supper’. Jesus washed his feet. How do you think Jesus feels in this moment? 
• Imagine you are one of the disciples—how are you feeling when you see Judas come to betray Jesus? 
• Explain in your own words what ‘the cup’ was that Jesus was referring to

• Read John 18 

What do we learn about who God or Jesus is from this chapter?

What do we learn about us as people from this chapter? 

As we prepare ourselves for the worship service today, pray for our body and our leaders to reflect a unity of mind and heart that reflects God’s unity within the Trinity. 

•  Read John 17 

Try to condense chapter 17 into one sentence on a separate piece of paper

What are the 2 things you will remember most from this chapter?