WEEK: 5

Topic: The Suffering of Jesus

Objectives: At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to

1 identify the stages at which Jesus suffered.

2 state reasons why Jesus had to suffer.

3 identify the importance of Christ’s suffering for mankind.

Guide to bible passages (Luke 22: 47-53, Matthew 26: 57-68; John 18: 1-13; 19-42; and 19:16)

CONTENT

Stages of Christ’s suffering

It had been foretold by some Old Testament prophets that Jesus Christ would suffer. Prophet Isaiah said that he would be bruised for our sins. Jesus also knew that he would suffer and die for mankind.

Do you have closest friends that you share your mind, your feelings and your problems with? Jesus himself had his closest friends. When the time came for him to suffer and die for us, he took his three closest friends, Peter, John and James..... View More