The Gospels do not go into great detail about Judas’s motivation. But Ellen G. White writes: “Judas had naturally a strong love for money; but he had not always been corrupt enough to do such a deed as this

Leaving the walled city of Jerusalem where they ate the Passover meal, Jesus and His disciples go across the Kidron Valley to a garden on the slopes of the Mount of Olives

Mark 14:12 notes that this is the first day of unleavened bread, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed. The meal was on Thursday evening

Judas’s betrayal also is unforgettable. Mark implies that his motive

was greed. The Gospel of John makes it explicit (John 12:4–6).

And He said, ‘Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will’ ” (Mark 14:36, NKJV)

The Coming of the Son of Man part 2. The great event described in Mark 13:24–32 is none other than the return of Jesus Christ in glory.

The great event described in Mark 13:24–32 is none other than the return of Jesus Christ in glory, preceded by signs in the sun, moon, and stars

Mark 13:14, regarding the abomination of desolation, is the fulcrum

around which the chapter pivots.

Jesus comes to the central point about the fall of Jerusalem in Mark 13:14. He refers to “the abomination of desolation.” The Lord says that the reader should understand. With these words, Jesus is pointing the disciples to the book of Daniel.

As we have noted, the temple complex was a truly amazing structure. Josephus notes that the Royal Portico on the south side of the complex had 162 pillars, each of which three men clasping hands could reach around (Antiquities, 15.11.5 §§413–414).