Saturday, March 10, 2007

Mk 14:22-52

  • The Communion
    • bread -> this is my body
    • cup -> this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many
  • As recorded in the Book of Matthew, they sang a hymn together (v26)
  • Peter was so sure he would never fall away
    • Even if all fall away, I will not (v29)
    • Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you (v31)
  • The rest were the same (v31b)
  • However, Jesus predicts that Peter would disown him 3 times
    • today--yes, tonight--before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times
  • At Gethsemane
    • Jesus became deeply distressed and troubled (v33)
    • My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death (v34)
    • Jesus fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him (v35)
    • Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will. (v36)
    • Disciples fell asleep;
      • The spirit is willing, but the body is weak (v38)
    • After three times Jesus prayed and returned and found the disciples sleeping, he said, 'the hour has come...Here comes my betrayer.'
  • Jesus arrested

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