1. The Cries of Jesus (14:32-40)

We see Jesus as never before: distressed, troubled, sorrowful

“Abba Father” (Mark 1:11, Romans 8:15)

“All things are possible for you, take this cup from me” (Isaiah 51:17, Psalm

75:8, Jer 25:15-16)

“Not what I will but what you will” (v.36)

We see our failure in their failure

Application: Can you see Jesus – truly like us but not?

(Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:15-17)

2. The Conviction of Jesus (14:41-52)

Cometh the hour, cometh the Son of man (v.41)

The ultimate betrayal (v.45)

They flee because Jesus won’t fight (v.50, cf.v.27 and Zech 13:7)

The Scriptures must be fulfilled (Isaiah 53:7)

The obedient Son is our Saviour (Hebrews 5:7-9)

Application: Can you trust Jesus – our champion?

Living in light of the end

The meal at the end revealed why Jesus is to be treasured

Jesus died as a Passover lamb to bring us life

Jesus shed his blood to seal a new covenant of grace

Treasure Jesus by seeing him as the end (Mary vs Judas)

Mary of Bethany saw Jesus as her greatest treasure (see John 12:1-8)

Judas saw Jesus as a means to his greatest treasure

Treasuring Jesus rightly allows you to use what you have for him

Treasure Jesus by treasuring him in the end (Peter vs Judas)

Judas betrayed Jesus in the end

Peter denied Jesus but received forgiveness in the end

Treasuring Jesus rightly allows you to come to him when you fail

The teachers of the law didn’t give the Messiah enough honour (35-37)

The Messiah is the son of David

2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 18:50; 132:11-12; Isaiah 9:7; Jeremiah 30:9; Hosea 3:5; Amos 9:11

David called the Messiah ‘my Lord’ (Psalm 110)

The Messiah is much more than a national hero! (Psalm 110)

Will be exalted over everything vv1-3, 5-7

Acts 2:32-36; Hebrews 1:13; 1 Corinthians 15:25

Will forever be a priest in the order of Melchizedek v4

Genesis 14:18-20; Hebrews 5:10; 7:15-17, 24; 10:11-14;

Do you honour Messiah Jesus enough?

The teachers of the law took too much honour for themselves (38-40)

STATUS – They drew attention to themselves (38)

POWER – They sought places of honour (39)

TRIBUTE – They demanded payment (40)

Do you honour yourself too much?

1. What’s most important?

2. Question: What’s at the heart of God’s law? (28) Matthew 23:23-24

3. Answer: Love! (29-33)

- Love sums up the law (29-31)

- Love God – the response to monotheism (29-30) Deut. 6:5-6

- Love of others – the response to God’s holiness (31) Lev. 19:18

- Love is the most important thing (32-33)

- 1 Sam. 15:22; Isa. 1:11; 66:2; Jer. 22:3; Mic. 6:8; Zech. 8:16; Matt. 7:12; Gal. 5:6, 13-15; Rom. 13:8-10; James 2:8

4. The Kingdom is love-shaped (34)

- God’s love gets us in

- Kingdom people love in return John 14:15; 1 John 4:10; 5:3; 2 John 6; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

5. Cultivating Kingdom Love at DPC

- Pursue delight in God – grow your love of God

- Embrace loving community – seek the good of others

- Seek the good of our neighbourhood – be open and generous

Staycation #1 - The Trinity and Prayer

Mark 12: 18-27