Christian Religious Studies - Junior Secondary 2 - The betrayal and arrest of Jesus

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2

AGE: 13 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge

TOPIC: The Betrayal and arrest of Jesus

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1.) Give an account of the betrayal and arrest of Jesus

2.) State the significance of the betrayal and arrest of Jesus

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Christian Religious Knowledge textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

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THE BETRAYAL AND ARREST OF JESUS

Account of the Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

The betrayal and arrest of Jesus is a pivotal event in the Gospels, occurring after the Last Supper and leading up to His crucifixion. The accounts can be found in Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-50, Luke 22:47-53, and John 18:1-12.

After the Last Supper, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray, knowing that His crucifixion was imminent. He asked His disciples to stay awake and pray with Him, but they fell asleep. Meanwhile, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, conspired with the religious leaders to betray Jesus. He agreed to identify Jesus to the authorities by giving Him a kiss, which became a signal for the soldiers to arrest Him.

As Judas approached Jesus in the garden, he greeted Him with the kiss, and Jesus responded by asking Judas why he was betraying the Son of Man. At that moment, the soldiers, armed with swords and clubs, arrested Jesus. One of the disciples, identified in John’s Gospel as Peter, drew a sword and cut off the ear of the high priest's servant, but Jesus rebuked Peter and healed the servant's ear.

After His arrest, Jesus was taken to the high priest, where He was falsely accused and tried. His disciples, fearful for their own safety, fled, leaving Jesus to face the authorities alone.

Significance of the Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

The betrayal and arrest of Jesus hold profound significance for several reasons:

• Fulfillment of Prophecy: The betrayal by Judas and the subsequent arrest fulfill Old Testament prophecies concerning the suffering servant and the Messiah's rejection (e.g., Psalm 41:9, Isaiah 53).
• Human Sinfulness: The events illustrate the depths of human sinfulness, as one of Jesus’ closest followers betrays Him for money. This highlights the theme of betrayal and the consequences of sin in the human heart.
• Establishment of Divine Plan: The betrayal and arrest are integral to God's redemptive plan for humanity. Jesus willingly allowed Himself to be arrested and ultimately crucified, demonstrating His obedience to God's will and His role as the sacrificial Lamb.
• The Nature of True Discipleship: The reactions of the disciples during the arrest—especially Judas's betrayal and Peter's denial—serve as a stark reminder of the challenges of discipleship and the need for vigilance in faith.
• The Beginning of Suffering: Jesus' arrest marks the beginning of His suffering leading to the crucifixion. It is a moment that encapsulates His sacrifice, love for humanity, and the immense cost of redemption.

EVALUATION:

1. What were the circumstances that led to Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus, and how did he signal the soldiers for Jesus' arrest?
2. In what ways does the event of Jesus' arrest fulfill Old Testament prophecies, and which specific prophecies are referenced in relation to this event?
3. How did Jesus respond to Judas’ betrayal during the arrest, and what significance does this response hold in the context of His character and mission?
4. What actions did Peter take during the arrest, and how did Jesus react to Peter’s actions? What does this reveal about Jesus' teachings on violence and self-defense?
5. Discuss the implications of the disciples' reactions during the arrest of Jesus. What do their actions reveal about the nature of discipleship and the challenges faced by followers of Christ?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively