Betrayed
- Cornerstone Church
- Jun 15
- 3 min read
This week, along with the next 3 weeks, will cover the arrest of Jesus through his death, burial, resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of the Father. Note that next week will include portions from John’s more detailed recordings from the Passover meal before Jesus’ arrest. In a month’s time, the readings will complete the Gospel narratives and begin the book of Acts and the birth of Jesus’ church. The Big Picture for this week will be Jesus’ betrayal at the hands of Judas, his arrest, and an interrogation by the Sanhedrin (High Religious Court of the Jews).
Each week, as you take in the Bible, find some friends to talk it out. You can follow this simple guide to help. First, R.E.A.D. and P.R.A.Y. on your own. Then, meet with friends to share what you've learned.
R - Repeated words
E - Examine and mark
A - Ask what you learn about God
D - Do if there is anything to do
P - Praise
R - Repent
A - Ask
Week 25 -
Bible Reading Plan
Daily Prayer Plan
START IT.
We're reading the Bible together in 2025 to see how Love Shows Up from the Old Testament and into the New Testament. How do we understand so many stories and lessons through the entire Bible while trying to stick to the "sacred timeline"? The answer is the big picture. If we get the big picture, we get the story the Bible is trying to tell. From Sunday's message or The Big Picture Bible Reading Plan this week in Matthew and Mark, what is impacting you the most? How has praying daily through the Psalms impacted you? Was there a word, phrase, Bible verse, or theme that impacted you?
STUDY IT.
Read Matthew 26:3-5. What group of people were trying to kill Jesus? Who was the high priest?
Read Matthew 26:14-16. Who, in Jesus’ inner circle, was going to betray Jesus and for what? Read Matthew 26:20-25. Did Jesus know he would be betrayed?
Read Matthew 26:31. Why was this necessary for him to be deserted? Read Matthew 26:53-54. Why did Jesus allow Himself to be betrayed and arrested?
Read Matthew 26:63-67. What was Jesus’ initial response in verse 63? What was the charge against Jesus?
Read Isaiah 53:7. How is Isaiah 53 pointing to Jesus in light of Matthew 26:63-67?
SHARE IT.
Read Matthew 25:33-36, 41-43. What marks the life of a sheep (a person already in the Kingdom of God) in contrast to the life of a goat (a person outside the Kingdom of God)?
Read Matthew 25:40. Who is “one of the least of these brothers and sisters of (Jesus’)”? (Hint: Matthew 18:1-5 & John 13:35) Who would that be for you?
Read Matthew 25:35-36. What does this verse imply that the church should be doing for one another? What happens if everyone in your church has food, for example, how do you care for the needs of one another?
Read Matthew 26:10-11. How do you keep worship of Jesus the priority and center of any religious endeavor?
Read Matthew 26:48-49, 74-75. How does Jesus’ experience of betrayal and a knowledge of our own sin against Him help us obey His command to love our enemies (Matthew 5:43-48, 6:12)?
FINAL THOUGHT
Jesus is the suffering servant from Isaiah 53. He was betrayed by those closest to Him, and took the punishment for sinners as the only righteous Son of God. Those who believe in Him and follow Him will be marked by sacrificial love for one another, and by forgiveness for those that betray them.
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