We've spent a considerable amount of time studying the gospel of Mark on the program, and today we reach chapter fourteen, verses forty three through seventy two. In this familiar scene, Jesus is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemene.

Mark is the shortest of the four gospel accounts of Jesus Christ's earthly life, but it contains some very moving accounts of His ministry. One of those accounts is in chapter fourteen, verses thirty two through forty two, where we see the Lord in the Garden of Gethsemene.

There are so many memorable scenes described in God's word, and we'll look at one of them today. It's a familiar scene to most Christians - Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemene. Jesus went to the cross willingly as a sacrifice for our sins, but His souls was deeply troubled here in the garden - just hours before His painful death.

We're going to continue along in Mark's gospel, as we study chapter fourteen, verses twelve through thirty one. Here we see the scene of the last Passover, and the Lord's last meal with His disciples. The last few hours of the earthly life of Jesus are a wonderful picture of a man who knew His destiny, and accepted it willingly - because of His incredible love for us!

We're going to continue our verse by verse study in Mark's gospel today as we near the time when the Lord will be arrested and crucified. These verses describe some of the most important moments in human history - indeed they tell what God was willing to go through so you and I could have a chance to live in eternity with Him!

Today we'll once again be studying Mark's gospel, chapter fourteen. As the saying goes, we're getting down to the nitty gritty, as the plot to arrest and kill Jesus is being hatched. The really wonderful truth to remember as we study these verses, is that Jesus was and is God - and He could have put an end to these events at any time. But He chose to go to the cross willingly, to save us from our sins.

Today, we begin a study of Mark chapter fourteen. It's here that the plot is put into motion that eventually leads to Jesus Christ's death on the cross... an act that grants independence from hell to anyone who would repent of their sins and receive salvation from the Lord.

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley will share some of the signs that the return of Jesus Christ is imminent. The Bible points us toward the signs of the Lord's return, and the signs are occurring as we speak! Our series in Mark has reached the end of chapter thirteen.

Almost every Christian acknowledges that we are living in the last days. The Lord is going to return soon for His church. In Mark thirteen, Jesus spoke of some of the signs to look for as we await His glorious return. As we move along in today's study, I think you'll be surprised at just how many of the things Jesus spoke about are taking place!

Have you noticed how many politicians seem to have trouble with the truth these days? I mention this because it's important that we as Christians always have the facts of God's word available for sharing. How well do you know your Bible?