Free Lessons, New Testament, Study of Mark
In Mark 15:1–15, Jesus is brought before Pilate by the chief priests. Though Pilate finds no guilt in Him, the crowd—stirred by the leaders—demands the release of Barabbas instead. Yielding to political pressure and to satisfy the crowd, Pilate condemns Jesus to be crucified.
Free Lessons, Greek Exegesis, New Testament, Study of Mark
In Mark 14:53-72, Jesus is brought before the high priest and falsely accused, while Peter follows at a distance and denies Him three times, fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy as the rooster crows.
Free Lessons, Greek Exegesis, New Testament, Study of Mark
In Mark 14:43–52, Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss, leading a crowd armed with swords and clubs to arrest Him. Jesus confronts them about their secrecy. The disciples flee, and a young man escapes naked, highlighting the complete abandonment of Jesus.
Free Lessons, Greek Exegesis, New Testament, Study of Mark
In Mark 14:12–26, Jesus predicts the disciples’ desertion and Peter’s denial, then prays in Gethsemane in deep agony while the disciples repeatedly fall asleep; He submits to the Father’s will as His betrayal approaches.
Free Lessons, Greek Exegesis, New Testament, Study of Mark
In Mark 14:12–26, Jesus instructs His disciples to prepare the Passover meal, foretells His betrayal by one of them, and institutes the Lord’s Supper, symbolizing the New Covenant through His body and blood, before departing to the Mount of Olives.