Why Did the Disciples Not Know Jesus Would Die?

B16L1 ✝️ Did the disciples — even Peter and John — truly understand that Jesus would die and rise again? The answer from Scripture may surprise you. This study opens in Luke 9 and Luke 18, where Jesus plainly foretells His death, yet the twelve "understood none of these things" — hidden from them by a sovereign God. 📖 In this verse-by-verse study through Matthew 26, we trace the final days of Christ's earthly ministry leading up to the crucifixion. From the anointing at Bethany to Judas's betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, every event is examined through the lens of fulfilled prophecy. We cross-reference 1 Corinthians 2:7-8, Psalms 2, John 20:9, and Acts 8 to show why the Gospel of the death, burial, and resurrection could not have been preached before the cross — and why that matters for how we rightly divide the Word today. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: • Why did the disciples not understand Jesus would be crucified? — Luke 9:44 & Luke 18:31-34 • What does 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 reveal about God's hidden wisdom? • Why did both Jews AND Gentiles have to be involved in the crucifixion? — Psalms 2:1-2 • The woman who anointed Jesus for burial — Matthew 26:6-13 • Was the Last Supper actually the Passover Lamb? The answer may shock you • Judas's betrayal at midnight — Matthew 26:49-50 • Jesus calling Judas "friend" — a final offer of grace? • The Sabbath and animal sacrifice — why the Passover could not fall on Saturday 💡 This study covers Matthew 26, Luke 9:44, Luke 18:31-34, John 20:9, 1 Corinthians 2:7-8, Psalms 2:1-2, Acts 8, and Matthew 16. Key doctrines include dispensationalism, rightly dividing the Word, the mystery of the Gospel, salvation by faith, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in Christ's death and resurrection. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to the Taping Session 00:32 — Why Jesus' Ministry Was Still Under the Law 01:42 — Luke 9:44 — The Twelve Did Not Understand His Death 02:35 — Luke 18:31-34 — Jesus Foretells the Crucifixion; Disciples Still Blind 04:54 — John 20:9 — Even Peter & John Didn't Know He Would Rise 06:00 — Could the Gospel Have Been Preached Before the Cross? 07:05 — 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 — God's Hidden Wisdom & the Mystery of the Cross 09:31 — Matthew 16 — Peter's Confession: "Thou Art the Christ" 10:48 — Martha & the Ethiopian Eunuch — The Article of Faith Under the Law 12:00 — Matthew 26:1-5 — Two Days Before Passover; The Plot to Kill Jesus 13:16 — Psalms 2:1-2 — Why Both Jews & Gentiles Had to Be Involved 15:14 — Back to Matthew 26:5 — The Sabbath Was Not a Day of Sacrifice 16:43 — Matthew 26:6-13 — The Woman Who Anointed Jesus for Burial 19:00 — Did She Know What She Was Doing? A Remarkable Observation 20:13 — Matthew 26 Overview — Judas's Deal, Peter's Denial Foretold 21:14 — The Synoptic Gospels vs. John — Humanity vs. Deity of Christ 22:46 — The Arrest in the Garden — Why Nighttime? Totalitarian Tactics 24:15 — Matthew 26:49-50 — Judas Betrays Jesus with a Kiss 25:27 — The Last Supper Was NOT the Passover Lamb — A Key Distinction 26:49 — Jesus Calls Judas "Friend" — A Final Offer of Grace 27:32 — Closing & Ministry Information