Mark 15:42-16:13

I. Jesus Promises Forgiveness of Sins to Those Who Ask

II. Jesus Promises Life with Him to Those Who Trust

Mark 14:16-41

I. The Savior Mocked

II. The Savior Rejected

III. The Savior Sacrificed

Mark 15:1-15

I. Pilate had a Problem with Jesus

II. Pilate Had to Make a Decision About Jesus

III. Jesus is the Solution to Everyone’s Greatest Problem

Today’s Takeaway:

1. See yourself as guilty, not innocent.

2. Know Jesus was perfectly innocent who died in the place of the guilty.

3. Trust that Jesus died so you can be forgiven and set free from sin.

Mark 14:53-72

I. The Courage of Jesus as He is Put on Trial

II. The Cowardice of Peter as He is Put Through a Test

Important Lessons:

1. Our personal weaknesses only need a little bit of pressure from temptation that can cause us to crumble.

2. Our verbal claims of commitment are not enough to prove our allegiance to Christ and His church.

3. Knowing Christ’s love and willingness to forgive our failures can give us strength and courage.

Mark 14:43-50

I. A Kiss that Reveals Betrayal

II. A Sword that Reveals Failure

III. A Statement that Reveals Power

Remember:

1. God is at work fulfilling His perfect plan.

2. God does not need your help.

3. God wants your heart.

Mark 14:27-42

I. Jesus Predicts

II. The Disciples Protest

III. Jesus Prays

IV. The Disciples Sleep

Final Thoughts

1. God is at work in you. Do not be obsessed with the circumstances. God can use trials and turmoil to remind you He is always there. Don’t give in!

2. God is at work in you. Know that you will fail and others will fail you, but Christ is unfailing. Followers of Christ are saints, not angels. Don’t give up!

3. God is at work in you. Remember, there is coming a time, because of the work of Christ, when the Kingdom of God is completely established and "God will wipe away every tear..." Rev. 7:17. Don’t forget!

Mark 14:12-26

I. The Last Supper Included…

A. Preparation

B. Celebration

C. Declaration

II. The Lord’s Supper Intended…

A. Remembrance

B. Reverence

I. The Woman Acts in Adoration

II. The Disciples React in Indignation

III. Jesus Responds in Appreciation

Lessons for Us

1. We are to be more concerned about our Savior than about our service.

2. We are never to hold back giving to God what He rightfully deserves.

3. We should be reminded every day is an opportunity for us to be remembered, first and foremost as a worshiper of Jesus.

Mark 13:24-37

I. Be Ready for the Harvest of Souls (vss. 24-31)

II. Be Ready for the King to Return (vss. 32-37)

A. Everyone has an appointed task

B. Everyone is to remain faithful

C. No one, but God the Father, knows when Jesus will return

"If what we have learned in Mark 13 does not make us more watchful as Christians, then we have not allowed Jesus to have the last word in our lives." -Sinclair Ferguson

Mark 13:14-23