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Jesus is a true King because He serves, and He asks us to do the same.

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• Character Profiles

  • Judas Iscariot

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    Judas Iscariot

    

    Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus’ 12 disciples. He was the appointed treasurer for the disciples, but he did not understand that Jesus’ kingdom was a heavenly one and not an earthly one. He became disillusioned and dishonest. After the Passover supper, Judas betrayed Jesus. Because of the guilt he felt from this act, he killed himself (instead of asking Jesus to forgive him).

    • Bible References

      • Luke 22:3-4
      • John 6:71
      • Luke 6:16
      • John 12:6
      • John 13:29
      • Matthew 26:14-16
      • Matthew 27:3-10
      • Acts 1:26

  • John (Young)

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    John (Young)

    

    Before Jesus called him to be a disciple, he was a fisherman (Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20). John’s relationship with Jesus was so close that he was called “the disciple Jesus loved.” John wrote the Gospel of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation.

    • Bible References

      • John 13:34-35
      • Matthew 4:18-22
      • Mark 1:16-20
      • Mark 5:37
      • Luke 9:28-29
      • Mark 3:17
      • John 19:26-27
      • John 20:31
      • Revelation 1:9-11

  • The Sinful Woman

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    The Sinful Woman

    

    This woman was aware of her sinfulness and her need for forgiveness. She came to the dinner, uninvited but well prepared to worship Jesus with her jar of expensive perfume. The woman's tears of repentance and thanksgiving were wiped from Jesus' feet with her own hair. Jesus saw her heart and rewarded her faith that day. Her sins were forgiven and the joy and peace that only Jesus can give filled her heart.

    • Bible References

      • Luke 7:50
      • Luke 7:36-50
      • Psalms 51:17

  • Peter

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    Peter

    

    Peter was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. Peter was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee. When Jesus called Peter to follow Him, Peter's life took a completely different direction. He became a “fisher-of-men." Peter was the disciple who climbed out of the boat to walk to Jesus, and he was also the first disciple to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Peter later became the leader of the emerging church.

    • Bible References

      • Matthew 16:18
      • Matthew 16:17
      • John 1:42
      • Mark 1:21
      • John 1:44
      • Matthew 16:17-19
      • Mark 1:29-31
      • Matthew 8:14-15
      • 1 Corinthians 9:5
      • Luke 5:10
      • Matthew 4:18-20
      • Mark 3:14-16
      • Mark 1:36
      • Luke 22:32
      • Matthew 14:28
      • Matthew 18:21
      • Matthew 16:13-17
      • John 18:10
      • Luke 22:31-34
      • John 21
      • Acts 2:14-41
      • Acts 3:12-26
      • Acts 3:1-11
      • Acts 5:12-16
      • Acts 12:6-19
      • Acts 10
      • Acts 15
      • Galatians 2
      • 1 Peter 1
      • 2 Peter 1

  • Jesus

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    Jesus

    

    Jesus is revealed in the Bible as the Son of God. He was first given this title by Gabriel, who spoke to Mary, saying: “So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God” (Luke 1:35). After Jesus was baptized by John, God said, “This is my dearly beloved Son, who brings me great joy." As the Son of God, Jesus was all powerful on earth. He healed the sick, cast out demons, walked on water, calmed the sea, and had the authority to forgive sins.

    • Bible References

      • John 3:16
      • Luke 1:35
      • Matthew 3:16-17
      • Genesis 1:1
      • Revelation 19:13
      • John 1:1-5
      • John 14:9
      • Mark 2:5-12
      • John 3:16
      • John 14:6
      • John 14:3
      • Acts 1:11
      • Revelation 19:13

  • Roman Centurion

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    Roman Centurion

    

    This Roman Centurion represented the civil authority that Rome had over Jerusalem. They were veteran soldiers who commanded 100 men. In Matthew 27:50-54, we see that a centurion was present at the crucifixion of Jesus and exclaimed that Jesus was the Son of God!

    • Bible References

      • Matthew 27:54
      • Matthew 27:50-54

• Adventure Guide

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    Gizmo's Bible Adventures - Your New Journey with God

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    The Last Supper - Family Discussion Guide

• Videos

  The Last Supper - The Salvation Poem

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    The Last Supper - The Salvation Poem

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    Centurion Watching Jesus

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    The First Communion

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    The Immoral Woman

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    John Argues with the Disciples

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    Judas Betrays Jesus

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    Money Changers

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    The Temple in Jerusalem

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    Jesus at the Last Supper

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    Jesus Prays

• Q & A

  • What does the Bible say about being humble?

    Sometimes, it’s really hard to not get prideful, especially when people applaud the things you are good at. In 1 Peter 3:8, Peter encourages all Christians to “keep a humble attitude.” Humility is a characteristic or value that pleases God. He detests the proud (Proverbs 16:5). Jesus said in Luke 18:14 that those who humble themselves will be exalted. In Romans 12:3, you are encouraged to “not think you are better than you really are.” Don’t show off or try to prove you are better than others.
    
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • 1 Peter 3:8
    • Proverbs 16:5
    • Luke 18:14
    • Romans 12:3

  • How should we act in church and in God's presence?

    The people who believe in Jesus are called His "church," and God promises to be present in spirit where His church gathers. We often set aside special places and buildings for the church to gather and worship God--and we call these places "church," too!
    
    
    
    As Christians, we can respect and honor God in what we say and how we behave. In a place of worship, we show respect by treating the space as a "house of God." (But remember: God doesn't live in the building; He lives in His people!) Some of the people in the Bible who experienced God's presence in a special way were Moses (Exodus 3), Paul (Acts 9:3-8), and the 5,000 at Pentecost (Acts 2).
    
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • Exodus 3
    • Acts 9:3-8
    • Acts 2

  • Should we give God our best?

    The immoral woman used a jar of expensive perfume to "anoint" Jesus before His burial (Luke 7:44-48). Some disciples thought it was a waste of money (it was worth a year's salary!), but she gave a precious gift to Jesus. Nothing is more important than giving God our best. Honor Him and put Him first in all you do (Proverbs 3:9).
    
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • Luke 7:44-48
    • Proverbs 3:9

  • What did Jesus' life and words tell us about serving others?

    When He did the work of a servant by washing the disciples’ feet, Jesus gave us an example of serving others selflessly. Instead of trying to always be "number one,” Jesus wants us to behave differently. He teaches that “[t]hose who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant" (Luke 22:26). And one of his commands to us is, “Do as I have done” (John 13:15).
    
    
    
    Service often requires sacrifice. Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice when He died for us on the cross. In Matthew 20:28, Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
    
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • Luke 22:26
    • John 13:15
    • Matthew 20:28

  • Why do Christians take communion?

    Have you ever forgotten something? Human beings are often forgetful. We forget the good things they do for one another – and we sometimes forget the good things God has done for us. By using the bread and wine, Jesus gave us something to help us remember His sacrificial death. Christian churches celebrate communion during services to obey Jesus’ command for us to "Remember" (1 Corinthians 11:24-25).
    
    
    
    Remember God’s love and Jesus’ sacrifice as often as you can. Memorize and remember John 3:16: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
    
    
    
    Discover God's love and plan for you

    • 1 Corinthians 11:24-25
    • John 3:16