Special Studies by the Monte Vista church of Christ

Key Scripture Readings: John 2:1-11 Fast Facts Jesus, His disciples, and mother, were invited to a wedding in Cana of Galilee. These events lasted up to seven days. Weddings were intended to be joyous occasions, but at this one, something went wrong. The wine ran out! This would have been a humiliating experience for the […]

Write down the top two things that stood out to you from each lesson. Be prepared to discuss your answers. Lesson 1 – Jesus in Bethany (Saturday) Lesson 2 – Jesus Enters Jerusalem (Sunday) Lesson 3 – Jesus Curses the Fig Tree (Monday) Lesson 4 – Jesus versus the Religious Leaders – Part 1 (Tuesday) […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-51; John 20:1-21:25 Fast Facts Early Sunday morning, there was a violent earthquake, and an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. That same morning some women disciples came to the tomb to anoint the dead body of […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 27:27-66; Mark 15:22-47; Luke 23:33-56; John 19:17-42 Fast Facts Jesus was crucified in a place called Golgotha. (Matthew 27:33). Golgotha was located just outside of Jerusalem. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. While hanging on the cross, the Lord was offered wine mixed with myrrh (a painkiller), but He refused it […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matt. 26:57-27:26; Mark 14:53-15:15; Luke 22:54-23:25;  John 18:12- 19:16 Fast Facts While Caiphas questioned the Lord, Peter was waiting to see the outcome in the courtyard. During this time, Peter was asked if he was a follower of Jesus. As Jesus predicted, Peter denied it three times before the rooster crowed! After […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matt. 26:57-27:26; Mark 14:53-15:15; Luke 22:54-23:25;  John 18:12- 19:16 Fast Facts While Caiphas questioned the Lord, Peter was waiting to see the outcome in the courtyard. During this time, Peter was asked if he was a follower of Jesus. As Jesus predicted, Peter denied it three times before the rooster crowed! After […]

Key Scripture Readings:  Matt. 26:57-27:26; Mark 14:53-15:15; Luke 22:54-23:25;  John 18:12- 19:16 Fast Facts After His arrest, the Lord was brought to Annas. Annas was the father-in-law of Caiphas (the high priest). The Lord was asked about His disciples and His teaching. Jesus was then brought to Caiaphas. The high priest was afraid that if […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-11 Fast Facts After Judas went off to betray Jesus, the Lord announced His departure from them would be soon and how Peter would deny Him three times before a rooster crowed (John 13:31-38). John includes some additional comforting words Jesus said to His apostles […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-11 Fast Facts After Judas went off to betray Jesus, the Lord announced His departure from them would be soon and how Peter would deny Him three times before a rooster crowed (John 13:31-38). John includes some additional comforting words Jesus said to His apostles […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-23 Fast Facts When it came time for Jesus to eat the Passover with His disciples, He told them to go into the city and find a man carrying a pitcher of water. This man would lead them to a house. Once they entered the house, they […]