AN OFFERING OF LOVE Mark 14:1-16 This beautiful incident took place on the Tuesday evening of Passion Week, while the chief priests were gathered in the house of Caiaphas to plot the Lord's death, Matthew 26:3-5. Simon had probably been healed by Jesus, and the feast was held in his house, as bein... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LAST SUPPER Mark 14:17-31 The two disciples made their preparations, returned to Bethany, and later the whole company came in together. The simple meal, consisting of the Passover lamb, unleavened cakes, bitter herbs, and wine, proceeded in the usual way, interspersed with the singing of the H... [ Continue Reading ]
ALONE IN THE HOUR OF TRIAL Mark 14:32-52 When the soul is overwhelmed, it seeks to be alone, and yet not too far from human sympathy and help. The three most trusted might enter the enclosure, but even they could _not share the depth of_ the Master's anguish, which was so great as to threaten His... [ Continue Reading ]
A MOCKERY OF JUSTICE Mark 14:53-72 A commission of the chief priests awaited the result of the treachery of Judas at the house of Caiaphas. They had made up their minds what to do, but the form of a trial was necessary. The false witnesses were obviously unable to establish a sufficient case, and... [ Continue Reading ]