Jesus is brought before the High Priest in his private home. The trial is riddled with corruption as the leading priests throw out all law and ethical principles in their pursuit to kill Jesus. A threat to their temple structure.

Jesus is finally arrested. Judas' betrayal is fully realized at this moment when he kisses Jesus signaling the guard to capture and arrest him. This moment is documented in each of the four gospels, so join me as we take a look at Mark's account of what happened.

Additional Reading:

Matthew 26:47-56

Luke 22:47-53

John 18:3-11

It's almost time for Jesus to be handed over, but he gets one last moment to pray. He takes Peter, James, and John into the garden of Gethsemane, where he prays for what is about to happen. Here we get a glimpse into Jesus' humanity as he prays through his grief and sorrow. Join me as we talk about Mark 14:32-42.

On the road to Gethsemane, Jesus throws over his shoulder, "You all will fall away." Of course, the disciples disagree, and Peter becomes the most verbal. They might, but I won't. Oh yes, Peter, you will, says Jesus. Join me as we talk about expectations in Mark 14:27-31.

Jesus wants to spend one more moment with the disciples and enjoy Passover with them. He knows he's going to be betrayed, but he doesn't let that stop him from enjoying one last moment of fellowship. Join me as we talk about Mark 14:12-26.

A woman does the most beautiful thing and honors Jesus with her most expensive offering. This causes others to be furious. Why would she waste what could be given to the poor? Jesus corrects his disciples to know the poor with always be among them, but he will not. Join me as we look at Mark 14:1-11 and see how this beautiful moment led to the start of betrayal.

Additional Reading:

John 12:4-6

Luke 22:3-6

The disciples are in awe when they look around the temple, but Jesus tells them not to get distracted; it won't last. Join me as we read Mark 13 and hear the signs of the end times as told by Jesus.

Let's talk about money. Does it matter how much we give to the church? Join me as we look at the story of the Widow's Offering in Mark 12:41-44 and see what truly matters when we give.

Jesus is going after the religious elite again. Beware their pride; beware their hypocrisy! Join me as we go over Mark 12:38-40.

Now it's Jesus' turn to ask a question, but it's one they don't know how to respond to. Whose son is the Messiah? David's? God's? Join me as we unpack Mark 12:35-37.