Bible 10: Triumphal EntryTake out your smart devices and open up to Quizup to check progressYou may play a round in either Bible or Philosophy while you’re waiting for me to check.

Triumphal Entry Passages• Divide Class into 4 groups:

1. Matthew 21:1-112. Mark 11:1-113. Luke 19:29-444. John 12:12-19

• Search for symbolism. As a group: • Read the passage.• Then write down all of the actions that are done, all of the objects present,

and the locations in which things are taking place.

Matthew Mark Luke JohnWhy?

Matthew Mark Luke JohnWhy?

Find a donkeyThe lord needs themTo fulfillMount of olivesThey brought the donkey and coltPlaced their cloaksA very large crowdSpread their cloaks on the roadShouted Hosanna to the son of david/in the highestBlessed is he who comes in the name of the LordThe whole city was stirredWho is this? Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth

Threaded Discussion 16:• Imagine the world decided to cut out a plot of land about the size of

California for a new country called the "Kingdom of God." Devout followers of Jesus would be put in charge of setting the laws and governance of the land in a way that is consistent with Jesus' ethics, desire, and will.

In at least 3 sentences describe what that country would be like. For example: What would the laws be like? Would there be a military? Would there be taxes? Who would run things? Would there be a leader at all?

What if Jesus ran things?In partners discuss:• If Jesus of Nazareth ruled a small country (1 million people), what

would the following look like:• Taxes?• Poor People?• Laws about morality? (e.g. marriage, lies, sex, drugs)• Military?• Prisons?

• What if Jesus of Nazareth ran America…?

Homework:• Threaded Discussion 16 by tonight at 9pm for extra credit

Bible 10: Jesus’ CountryApril 29, 2014

What if Jesus ran things?In partners discuss:• If Jesus of Nazareth ruled a small country (1 million people), what

would the following look like:• Taxes?• Poor People?• Laws about morality? (e.g. marriage, lies, sex, drugs)• Military?• Prisons?

In groups of 2-4:• Use the worksheet to describe a country ruled by Jesus. Cite evidence

and examples from the Gospels defending your claim.

Why do our politics not look like this?

Bible 10Jesus’ CountryAnd Jesus’ Trial

Jesus: TGLOA Lesson 12 pp110-112 (9 prompts) Due Friday1 Post and 2 comments on the threaded discussion by Thursday at 9pm.

Why do our politics not look like this?

Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion:•Why was Jesus Crucified?•What was he charged with?•Crucifixion:• Fixed Post• Heavy Crossbeam•Meant to deter dissidents • Embarrasing

Why would Jesus be crucified?• In Partners…• Skim the following passages and compile a list of events in 3 columns:

Matthew 21-27; Mark 11-15; Luke 19-23

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3Description of event Witnesses Offensive?Description of teaching Audience To Whom?

What led to Jesus’ trial and crucifixion?

Bible 10Jesus’ Trial

15 Sanhedrin Rules for Trial1. No trials to occur during night2. Trials not to occur on the eve of a Sabbath or during festivals3. All trials were to be public, no secret trials4. An accused person could not testify against himself5. Someone was required to speak on behalf of the accused6. Conviction required the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses in perfect alignment7. Witnesses for the prosecution were to be examined and cross examined8. Capital cases were to begin with arguments by the defense9. All Sanhedrin Judges could argue for acquittal but not for conviction.10. The High Priest should not participate in the questioning11. The testimony of 2 witnesses in contradiction would be both rendered invalid12. Voting for conviction needed to be individually, one at a time13. Verdicts only handed down in daylight hours14. Members are to meet in pairs all night and reconvene in the morning15. Sentencing in a capital case was not to occur until the following day

John 18, Matthew 26, Luke 191. No trials to occur during night2. Trials not to occur on the eve of a Sabbath or during festivals3. All trials were to be public, no secret trials4. An accused person could not testify against himself5. Someone was required to speak on behalf of the accused6. Conviction required the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses in perfect alignment7. Witnesses for the prosecution were to be examined and cross examined8. Capital cases were to begin with arguments by the defense9. All Sanhedrin Judges could argue for acquittal but not for conviction.10. The High Priest should not participate in the questioning11. The testimony of 2 witnesses in contradiction would be both rendered invalid12. Voting for conviction needed to be individually, one at a time13. Verdicts only handed down in daylight hours14. Members are to meet in pairs all night and reconvene in the morning15. Sentencing in a capital case was not to occur until the following day

Homework:• Jesus: TGLOA Lesson 12 pp110-112 (9 prompts) Due

Friday•1 Post and 2 comments on the threaded discussion by

Thursday at 9pm.

Bible 10: 5/5/14Who was responsible for the death of Jesus?

Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate: John• Read - John 18:28-40• Time of Day• Ceremonial Uncleanness?• What was Pilate’s question about truth?• Did Pilate really want an answer?• What motivated the accusers to bargain for

Barabbas?

Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate: Luke• Read Luke 23:1-25 aloud• What charges were brought

against Jesus? Were they true?• What was Jesus’ passive

response about his identity?• Side trial w/ Herod v8-12• Pilate sees no basis v14-17• Barabbas’ crimes: Insurrection

and Murder

Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate: Matthew• Read Matthew 27:1-2, 11-26 aloud• Time of Day?• Jesus’ Passive Response?• V15-18 What does Pilate perceive to

be the reason for Jesus’ accusation? • A message from Pilate’s wife? 15-18• The guilt of the crime… on whom does

it lie?v23-24• Consider Matthew’s Audience

On whom does the guilt lie?• The authorities?

• Or the executioners?

Milgram Experiment• Experimenter – Actor• Tester – Subject of the Experiment• Learner – Actor

• If instructed by the Experimenter, most would deliver lethal shocks to the learner.

• The danger of “passing the blame.”

Homework• Study for Scripture Quiz: Matthew 26:57-75

Bible 10May 6, 2014

In Gethsemane

Review for the Absentees• 2-3 students volunteer to recap what was discussed in class yesterday

in general. • Specific review question: What connection did we draw between the

Milgram Experiment and Pilate washing his hands?

Silently Read: Matthew 26:36-46• On a blank [½] sheet of paper (to be collected afterward) answer

these prompts:1. Give three adjectives you would use to describe Jesus’ Prayer?2. Why did the disciples keep falling asleep?3. Does God answer Jesus’ prayer? How/why or why not?

Watch Nooma- Open [shortcut on desktop]• If time permits, break into small groups with your friends and discuss

your own experience (or lack thereof) with prayer. • Practice being real with God in prayer in your groups.

Bible 10May 7-8, 2014

Denial and BetrayalSilently Read

Matthew 26:57-75

Two Disciples Defect: #1• John 12:1-11•What was the purpose of this act?•Who was upset about this act?•Why did he say he was upset?•Why was he really upset?

Two Disciples Defect: #1• John 13:18-30•Why did Jesus not do anything to prevent Judas from betraying him?•Matthew 26:14-16• Zechariah Reference: Slaughter•30 silver=120 denarii (120 days pay)

Two Disciples Defect: #1•Matthew 27:1-10•Remorse•Good or bad thing?•Returned the money•Hanged himself bad thing - Acts 1

•Potter’s field? • Jeremiah 19

Two Disciples Defect: #2•Matthew 26:31-35•Rooster crowing habits?•Peter’s confidence backed up 26:51•Matthew 26:69-75• Escalating Denial•Peter’s response to his failure•Weeping Bitterly• John 20:1-7

Two Responses to Failure

Homework• Study for mini-assessment tomorrow:• Triumphal Entry• Passion Week Controversy• Trial before Sanhedrin• Trial before Pilate• Gethsemane• Betrayal and Denial of Peter and Judas