Mark 14
Judas Arranges For Jesus Betrayal
Judas Iscariot went to the chief priests to arrange for Jesus’ betrayal and struck up a bargain for thirty pieces of silver (vv. 10-11). Perhaps you are wondering how he could do such a terrible thing. Very likely Judas expected Jesus to start a political rebellion and over …
Jesus is Brought Before The Sanhedrin
Jesus was led off to the high priest and all the other leaders (v. 53). Peter followed at a distance and sat down beside a fire with the guards (v. 54). Jesus knew what it was like to be falsely accused (vv 55-59). The Sanhedrin had seventy-one members which included the Sadducee …
Peter’s Heart Was in The Right Place
On the way to the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus warned His disciples that they would not understand that He would die and they would all forsake Him. In explaining this Jesus quoted from the prophecy found in (Zech. 13:7) (v. 27).Peter who was always outspoken, strongly stated …
Lord’s Supper Replaces The Passover
In the church today the Lord`s Supper (also referred to as Communion) replaces the Jewish Passover. For the Jews, the Passover feast was the memorial of a past victory, but Jesus would institute a new memorial of His death. It all began at this last Passover eaten by Jesus and Hi …
Jesus Anointed With Perfume
Two days before the Feast of the Passover, which was about the 14th of April, the Sanhedrin was gathered at the house of Caiaphas to discuss when and how they might put Jesus to death (v. 1). This last act of Jesus’ life was to take place in a city crammed with Jews who had …
Judas’ Arrival to Betray Jesus
As Jesus was speaking, Judas arrived (v. 43). Notice here, as well as in verse 10 and 20 the phrase “one of the twelve.” Here the traitors’ act is being carried out. John’s gospel tells us that Satan put it into the heart of Judas to betray Jesus (John 13: …
Jesus in The Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus knew that before the day was done He would die, and not just die but die a very painful death. Oh sure, he was God and He could make it so it wouldn’t hurt, but that wasn’t a part of the plan. Dying would be the easy part and Jesus Christ, the son of God knew th …