C. Thought And Discussion Questions

1. “The Holy Spirit had prepared Him [Christ] for that special scene of fierce temptations.” (p.198) How might we prepare for temptation?

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2. How were each of Satan’s approaches a “temptation” to Christ?

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3. Was not Christ’s whole mission to break Satan’s power over suffering, spiritually and physically? (p. 203) Compare Luke 4:21 and Isaiah 61:1, 2.

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4. Starting with chapter 27 and continuing through chapter 31, note the working of good and evil angels while Christ’s death is plotted and carried out.SR-SG 52.1

5. It is said that the Jewish leaders “must lose their position or put Jesus to death.” (p. 209) Is our choice any different?

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6. During the crisis in Gethsemane, what was each person in the drama doing--Jesus, the eleven disciples, Judas, angels, Christ’s enemies? (pp. 210, 211)

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7. Compare the Judas at the banquet with the Judas we see at Christ’s trial. (pp. 208, 216)

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8. Make a study of Judas’ personal set of comparative values. (p. 216) Do any of us have the same problem?

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