Month: May 2020

When Men were at their Worst

c.f. Mark 14:41

The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinner

1. The Loyal Friends didn’t contend for Jesus

a. The Deception of Judas (14:43-45)

b. The Desertion of Jesus’ Followers (14:46-52)

c. The Denial of Peter (14:66-72)

2. The Lawless Foes showed contempt for Jesus

a. The Defamation of the Religious Leaders (14:53-65)

b. The Dissociation of Pilate (15:1-15)

c.f.  Acts 2:23; Rom 5:6, 8, 10

Questions for consideration & discussion

a. Recall a situation when it brought out the worst in me. From this incident, how has God surfaced for me what is in me or lacking in me?

b. If I were to take on the same perspective as Paul in 1 Tim 1:15-16, how would it affect the way I look at, relate & serve God & others?

A Death That Meant Much More

Main point:  The stage was being set for the Saviour’s sacrifice; it meant salvation for us & suffering for Himself

1.  A woman’s anointing is contrasted against the others’ plotting of Jesus’ death (14:1-11)

2.  The Passover event & the Last Supper are correlated to Jesus’ death (14:12-25)

3.  The disciples’ unpreparedness is compared to the Master’s readiness for His own death (14:26-42)

Questions for consideration & discussion

a. For friends of our church:

Will you live under Jesus’ rule & receive His offer of salvation?

b. For followers of Christ:

i. How valuable is Jesus to you & what are you willing to give Him?

ii. What does Jesus’ death mean to you in your daily living?