Matthew 26 · Grade 3
Not My Will, but Yours
Read the Story
A woman poured very costly perfume on Jesus' head. Some disciples said it was a waste. But Jesus said she had done a beautiful thing. Then Judas, one of the twelve, went to the leaders. He agreed to hand Jesus over to them for thirty pieces of silver.
At the Passover supper, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it. He said, "Take, eat; this is my body." He took the cup and said it was His blood of the new covenant, poured out for the forgiveness of sins.
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was very sad. He prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire." Then Judas came with a crowd, and they arrested Jesus. That night Peter said three times that he did not know Jesus. When the rooster crowed, Peter remembered and wept.
Memory Verse
“He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.””
Matthew 26:39 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What did Jesus say about the woman who poured perfume on Him?
What did Judas agree to do?
What did Jesus say about the bread?
What did Jesus pray in the garden?
What did Peter do three times?
Put the Story in Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you say yes to God's plan?
- Peter said he did not know Jesus. How do you think Jesus felt about Peter later?
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