Good Friday (The Cross Fulfilled)
John 19:1-30

John 19:30- On Good Friday, we celebrate and mourn the passing of our Lord and Savior. Also, we remember these powerful words that Jesus had spoken from the cross, “It Is Finished”. These three simple words set in course the most radical shift in history. They are an anthem that still holds together the foundations of our belief system today. As Jesus Dies on the cross, He also kills some things that distort God’s original design for His creation.

When Jesus says “It is Finished”, He is saying:
* Sin is Finished
* Death is Finished
* Satan Is Finished
* Empty Religion is Finished
* Pride is Finished
* Shame is Finished
* Self Righteousness is Finished

It is because of these simple words and the purpose behind them, we can experience life with God. So remember this, although Jesus said “It is Finished”, our life with Him is just getting started!

1. What do you think Jesus meant when He said, “It is finished”?

2. How does it make you feel knowing Jesus paid for all our sins?

3. Is there anything you’re still trying to “earn” from God instead of trusting Him?

4. Is there something in your life that needs to be “Finished”?

Maundy Thursday (Supper and Betrayal)

John 13:1-17: Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet
In this passage, Jesus kneels to wash the disciples' feet. The King of Kings assumes a low, humbling position to demonstrate that humility, love, and purpose supersede power and position. Jesus did this to serve, to be followed, and to set an example.

1. Why do you think the disciples were uncomfortable with Jesus washing their feet?
2. What does this show us about who Jesus is?
3. Why is it sometimes hard for us to serve others?
4. What is one way you can serve someone this week?

Luke 22:19-20: The Last Supper
Jesus shares the Last Supper with His disciples, providing the bread and the cup as a way to remember Him. He knew His body would be broken and His blood poured out, yet He chose this path regardless.

1. What do the bread and cup represent?
2. Why is it important for us to remember what Jesus did?
3. How does knowing Jesus chose the cross change how you see Him?

Luke 22:47-48: The Betrayal
In the garden, Judas approaches Jesus with a kiss—a gesture normally signifying love and fellowship—to betray Him to the crowd. Despite the pain of this betrayal by someone close to Him, Jesus still chose the cross.

1. How do you think Jesus felt being betrayed by someone close to Him?
2. Why do you think Judas chose to betray Jesus?
3. Have you ever been hurt or let down by someone?
4. How does Jesus’ response challenge the way we respond to others?

Holy Wednesday: What is Jesus Worth to you? (Matthew 26:6-16)
In this passage, there are two contrasting situations that happen.
 The first being, a woman came to Jesus and poured out something very valuable. This perfume was something that should be utilized at her own funeral. It was expensive because of its usefulness. Others thought it was a waste, but Jesus called it beautiful

She gave:
* Her Best
* From her Heart
* To show Jesus what he meant to her

The second situation is something quite opposite. Judas, one of Jesus’ disciples, went to the religious leaders and asked what they would pay him to betray Jesus. He agreed to do it for thirty pieces of silver.

So in the same chapter, we see two opposite responses to Jesus:

* One person gives up something valuable for Jesus

* One person gives up Jesus for something valuable

1. Why did the woman give something so valuable to Jesus?
2. Why did Judas choose money over Jesus?

3. What are some things today that can pull us away from choosing Jesus?

4. What does it look like to give Jesus our best in everyday life?
5. Is there anything in your life right now you might be choosing over Jesus?

Holy Tuesday (The Seven Woes)Matthew 23:1-29
On Tuesday, Jesus has been challenged by the Pharisees. However, Jesus answers back with a rebuke of woes that challenges the very nature of their religious practice. Each woe that Jesus rebukes them with is an arrow of conviction that pierces through to their intentions and motives.

The Pharisees:
* Blocked others from knowing God.
* Focused on small rules instead of sensible love and justice.
* Looked good on the outside but sinful on the inside.
* Honored God with their words but not with their hearts.

• 1. What does it mean to “look right” on the outside but not be right on the inside?
• 2. Why do you think people sometimes pretend to be better than they are?
• 3. What are things God cares about more than just following rules?
• 4. Have you ever tried to look good instead of being honest? What happened?
• 5. What would it look like for your heart to be “clean” before God?

Holy Monday (The Temple and The Fig Tree) 
* Matthew 21:12-17: Jesus clears the temple of money changers and marketers. This is due to a shift of focus from worshipping God to pleasing flesh, distractions, and desires. 

Jesus wants our hearts to be a place where God is honored, not crowded out. 
* Matthew 21:18-19: Immediately following the Temple cleansing, Jesus and the disciples come across a Fig tree that looks healthy, but produces no fruit. Jesus then proceeds to curse the tree for not producing. 

God isn’t looking for people who just “look” faithful, He wants lives that actually produce fruit.

1. What’s the difference between looking like a Christian and actually following Jesus?

2. What kind of “fruit” should grow in our lives? 

3. Why do you think it’s easy to focus on appearances instead of our hearts?
4. What is one “fruit” you want God to grow in you right now?
5. How can we stay connected to Jesus so our lives actually produce fruit?