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Jesus’ final days on earth were difficult to say the least. He was betrayed by one of His disciples. He was unfairly accused, tried, and sentenced to death by the religious leaders. And then He suffered pain and agony as He went to the cross. These cruel thoughts make us wonder why it had to happen like this. Was this all part of God’s plan? 
 
This week, we learned about the night Jesus was arrested. He went to the garden of Gethsemane to pray. He was troubled because He knew everything that was about to happen. When the guards came for Jesus, Peter drew his sword to defend Jesus, but Jesus stopped him. Jesus was about to be arrested, accused, put on trial, and eventually crucified, but He said this was all part of God’s plan.  
 
Jesus knew the sadness, injustice, pain, and agony that was coming for Him. Even though it troubled Him, Jesus willingly followed God’s plan. He knew that there was no other way for people to be saved.  
 
Jesus knew that His death was God’s plan to save people from sin. Jesus’ friends turned against Him and He was arrested and put on trial, but Jesus followed His Father’s plan in order to bring salvation to the world.

For Fun
Play a family game of “Simon Says”. Allow each family member to lead the game for a round. Talk about obedience and why it is difficult for us to obey perfectly. Remind kids that Jesus obeyed perfectly and was even obedient to the point of death on the cross.

To Serve
Give up something important this week like TV, video games, or even a meal, if health permits. As you think about what you have temporarily given up, ask God to remind you of the suffering and the sacrifice of Jesus.