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4. Is It I? (music begins after narration)
One of his disciples would fail the test of love. Even before the Passover meal,
Judas had secretly arranged to betray Jesus to his enemies.
During the meal, Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, one of you will be-
tray me." The disciples were shocked and each one blurted out, "Is it I? Is it I who
will betray you?"
Their words remind us of times we fail the Lord. Sometimes we don't live in the
way of love. Other times, we may even deny we are followers of Christ. So we have
reason to echo their question: Is it I? Is it I who will deny that I even know you? Is it
I who would turn from my faith or fail to live a life of love? (music begins)
5. Remember I Am There (music begins after narration)
At the end of their Passover meal, Jesus used the bread and the cup to share the
meaning of his impending suffering and death. For us, the Lord's supper provides a
way to remember his sacrifice and to be reminded that he is always with us. Even
when we have our doubts and our faith is tested; even when we feel alone, we take
the bread and the cup to remember the constant presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
(music begins)
6. They Came to Arrest Him (music begins after narration)
After singing a hymn, Jesus led his disciples through the darkness to the garden of
Gethsemane. There he took a few of his group to go with him to pray.
As he faced his impending suffering and death, he prayed, "Father, if you are wil-
ing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."
As Jesus submitted to the Father's will, a mob with torches and swords approached
with Judas leading the way. (music begins)
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