Mark 16:1-8 details the discovery of Jesus' empty tomb by women followers who find the stone rolled away and a young man in white announcing that Jesus has risen.

Mark 14:66-72 recounts Peter’s three-fold denial of Jesus in the high priest’s courtyard, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy that Peter would deny him before the rooster crowed twice.

Mark 14:53-65 details Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin, a rigged, nocturnal proceeding where religious leaders sought false testimony to convict him.

Mark 14:32-42 depicts Jesus' intense agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he prays to the Father to take the cup of suffering away but submits to God's will.

In Mark 14:27-31, Jesus predicts that all his disciples will desert him, fulfilling prophecy (Zechariah 13:7), but promises to meet them in Galilee after his resurrection. 

Mark 14:12-26 describes Jesus preparing for and celebrating the Last Supper (Passover) with his disciples.

Mark 14:1-11 details the plot by religious leaders to kill Jesus during Passover, contrasted with a woman anointing him with expensive perfume in Bethany.

Mark 13:1-31 teaches Christians to remain vigilant, faithful, and hopeful despite persecution and global turmoil.

In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus observes people putting money into the Temple treasury, noting that a poor widow contributes two small copper coins (worth a penny) while rich people give large sums. Jesus tells his disciples that she gave more than all others because she gave everything she had to live on, whereas others gave from their abundance

In Mark 12:35-40, Jesus asks a question that exposes far more than theology - it reveals hearts. This message unpacks Jesus’ identity as both David’s Son and David’s Lord, contrasting the humility of the true Shepherd with the self-interest of false leaders. Drawing from Scripture, history, and lived faith, it challenges us to discern true spiritual authority, examine our motives, and follow shepherds after God’s own heart. A timely and searching call to recognise the Messiah, guard against religious pretence, and embrace servant-hearted leadership rooted in truth.

Listen and be challenged.