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Jesus is Condemned By the Religious Leaders; Peter’s Denial (Mark 14:53-72)
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.
Jesus’s Betrayal, Arrest and Abandonment (Mark 14:43-52)
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.
Jesus’s Struggle in Gethsemane (Mark 14:27-42)
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.
Jesus’s Last Passover (Mark 14:12-26)
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.
The Betrayal of Jesus: It’s All about MONEY! (Mark 14:1-11)
Mark 14:1–11 recounts the religious leaders’ plot to kill Jesus during the Passover, a woman’s bold act of anointing Jesus with expensive perfume as a prophetic preparation for His burial, and Judas Iscariot’s decision to betray Jesus to the chief priests in exchange for money.
The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ (Mark 13:24-37)
Mark 13:24–37 presents Jesus’ closing words in the Olivet Discourse, describing cosmic upheaval following the tribulation, the visible return of the Son of Man, the gathering of the elect, and a call to discern the signs like the fig tree. He warns that no one knows the exact day or hour, emphasizing constant alertness and readiness for His return.
When is the End? Jesus teaches on the end of man’s kingdom. (Mark 13:1-23)
In Mark 13:1-23, Jesus foretells the temple’s destruction, warns of false messiahs, global unrest, persecution, and betrayal. Believers are to endure as the gospel is preached. He commands urgent flight when the abomination of desolation appears, for severe tribulation is coming.
Jesus Testing Complete: The Greatest Commandment and the Widows Offering (Mark 12:28-44)
In Mark 12:28-44, Jesus affirms the greatest commandments—love for God and neighbor—challenges the scribes’ understanding of the Messiah, condemns their hypocrisy, and praises a widow’s sacrificial offering as true devotion.
Pharisees and Sadducees Test Jesus (Mark 12:13-27)
In Mark 12:13-27, the religious leaders attempt to trap Jesus with questions about paying taxes to Caesar and the resurrection. Jesus responds with wisdom, silencing their challenges and affirming both God’s authority and the reality of the resurrection.
Parable of the Vineyard (Mark 11:27-12:12)
In Mark 11:27-12:12, Jesus confronts the religious leaders who question His authority, then tells a parable exposing their rejection of God’s messengers and His Son, foretelling judgment on them.
Jesus Cleanses the Temple (Mark 11:1-14)
In Mark 11:15–25, Jesus cleanses the temple, condemns its corruption, withers a fig tree as a sign of judgment on fruitlessness, and teaches the disciples about the power of faith, prayer, and the necessity of forgiveness.
The Presentation of the King: The Judgment of Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-14)
In Mark 11:1–14, Jesus makes His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling messianic prophecy by riding a colt, while the crowds shout “Hosanna” and quote Psalm 118, expecting a political deliverer. He then inspects the temple, finding it unworthy. On the way back, He curses a fig tree for bearing no fruit—symbolizing Israel’s spiritual barrenness and impending judgment. This passage marks the beginning of Passion Week and highlights Jesus’ authority, intentionality, and prophetic actions.