A WICKED PLOT TO KILL JESUS Mark Fourteen Mark described a wicked plot that was unfolding to put Jesus to death. The chief priests and the scribes were the ones Satan was using to carry out this diabolical plan. Often he uses those that seem powerful to accomplish his destructive end. As Jesus ate... [ Continue Reading ]
_PREPARATION FOR CHRIST'S DEATH MARK 14:1-11:_ The chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses designed a terrible plot to kill Jesus. It was just two days before Passover. The concern of these Jews was that if they killed Jesus during Passover time that the people would riot. Jesus was still... [ Continue Reading ]
_SHARING IN THE SUPPER OF OUR LORD MARK 14:12-26:_ Preparation was made for eating the Passover. A man with a pitcher of water would lead them to an upper room at a certain house. (Mark 12:15) There the apostles prepared the Passover meal. As they were eating Jesus again talked of His betrayal. Each... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE MARK 14:27-52:_ Jesus said, "All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered." Jesus promised His resurrection and that He would go before them into Galilee. Peter protested saying th... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE DENIAL AND TRIAL OF JESUS MARK 14:53-72:_ Over the next several hours Jesus was dragged from one to another and went through several mock trials. During this time Peter followed from afar. Many false charges were raised against Jesus. The High Priest was shocked that Jesus would not defend Hims... [ Continue Reading ]