Mark 14

Mark 14:1-9

TITLE: Alabaster Box

TEXT: Mark 14:1-9: Jesus encourages us to break boxes.

How? KEY WORD: Responses READING: Same :1. Background of story - 2 days before Jesus’ death - people seeking to kill him - in the house of Simon the leper - woman breaks an alabaster box of ointment on Jesus head.

2. Critics - What a waste - could have been sold for 300 pence (one year salary)
3. Jesus - Good work - poor are always with you, not me - Done what she could - it will be preached where gospel goes Jesus response Leave her alone - 61. “ Did Christ pour out his soul unto death for us, and shall we think any thing too precious for him? Do we give him the precious ointment of our best affections?” Matthew Henry Commentary
4. “ Murmured” (vs. 5) = word that describes the “ snorting of horses” She has done a good work toward me - 61. We have opportunity for many “ good works”
5. We must seek works that are good toward Jesus
6. Distinguish good works from Christian works
7. THEN Distinguish Christian works from works toward Christ Poor always with you, not Jesus - 71. Deuteronomy 15:11 - The poor shall never cease out of the land
8. She was preparing my body for burying
9. She was ahead of the apostles in understanding Done what she could - 81. What could make a better summary of life?
10. God does not ask it you did GREAT things.
11. “ Have you done what you could?” Spoken for a memorial of her - 91. It was recorded in the gospels - Matthew 26:1-75, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 7:1-50 (similar event in John 12:1-50)
12. Soon (in writing the gospels and in sermons preached) the whole world will know
13. Gospel is more than D B R - It is also an alabaster box of ointment

Conclusion: In order to do a good work, do what you can - you have to break some boxes

Mark 14:10-11

TITLE: A Convenient Betrayal

TEXT: Mark 14:10-11: Betrayal is a serious and harmful sin.

Why? KEY WORD: Circumstances READING: Same :

1. Judas and betray are forever connected.
2. Don’t name your son “ Judas” or your daughter “ Jezebel”
3. Why was this a horrible act? Convenient1. “ Convenient” = in the right time, situation
4. Same word in 2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach word “ in season”
5. Judas wanted to avoid a riot - find a time away from crowds (Luke 22:6) Betray1. Word means - To turn over, to hand over
6. In good sense of deliver to another for safety or safe-keeping
7. To turn in a criminal, deliver to prison
8. To deliver over treacherously Aggravating Circumstances1. Insider trading1. He took advantage of his intimate relation with Jesus
9. Enron, Martha Stewart - insider information
10. Helps you but hurts others
11. Destroys relationships1. Puts your “ friend” in the hands of an enemy
12. This is the “ treacherous” part of betrayal
13. Destroys trust and friendship
14. Sneaky - It is done stealthily by night
15. John 3:19 - Men love darkness, because deeds are evil
16. Many think the darkness covers their crime
17. Kiss1. With a kiss, an act which professed affection, a friend
18. Pat on back = just getting ready to stab you
19. Greed1. 30 silver coins
20. What is your price?
21. Reality shows = what would you do for a million dollars?
22. Aware1. He knew Jesus was innocent of any crime
23. This is not an accident, mistake, slip-up Conclusion1. Have you ever been betrayed?
24. Is your life betraying your Lord?

Mark 14:12-16

TITLE: Celebrate Passover

TEXT: Mark 14:12-16: Passover is still a part of the New Testament church.

How? KEY WORD: Applications READING: Same :

1. It was Passover time.
2. Feast of Unleavened Bread = same thing extended Background - Exodus1. Exodus 12:1-512. New year - first month - 10th day - select lamb
3. Male, 1st year, not spots or blemish - separate out
4. 14th day - kill the lamb - blood on door posts
5. Cook and eat the lamb that night
6. Protection only inside the house
7. Followed by 7 days of feasting and celebration. Jesus observed 1. John 2:232. John 6:43. John 13:1 What about Christians in the New Testament Church?READ: 1 Corinthians 5:7-81. Jesus is the “ pascha” lamb. A. He was sacrificed for us. B. John 1:29 - John said, “ Behold the lamb of God, takes away sin of world”
8. Separated A. We must separate from the world - 2 Corinthians 6:17-18B. “ Saint” - set apart, separated, “ sanctified”
9. Purge out A. Clean house - remove all the old, decaying, rotten, and moldy B. Spring house cleaning started here C. We must die to old man, put off sins of flesh, purge out old leaven
10. We must become a “ new lump” of dough A. Born again - new, fresh, clean, start over B. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “ a new creation in Christ”
11. Unleavened bread in communion A. No impurities, nothing decaying B. Sourdough bread is delicious - but not in the Lord’ s Supper
12. Remain in the house of God A. Remain active, faithful, attend worship B. Don’ t quit the church, leave God - lose your protection of Jesus’ blood
13. Celebrate A. Partake of the communion with Christ B. Follow with a week of feasting

Mark 14:17-21

TITLE: Is it I?

TEXT: Mark 14:17-21: Soul searching is hard work.

Who? KEY WORD: Actions READING: Same :1. In communion we “ examine ourselves” (1 Corinthians 11:28)

2. As we think about our faith - 2 Corinthians 13:53. Today we will sit at the table with the apostles and Jesus.
3. We will “ examine ourselves” and ask, “ Lord, it is I?
4. Greek construction shows, “ It is not I, is it?” (Expecting a NO response) Betray - traitor
5. Awful to contemplate
6. It would not be me, would it?
7. Would you betray Christ? Deny
8. Mark 14:30-31 - Peter
9. Mark 14:66-72 - 3 times
10. Then the rooster began to crow.
11. Are you denying Christ in your conduct and example? Leave - (deliberate decision)
12. John 16:32 You will be scattered and leave me alone
13. Mark 14:50 Then they all forsook him and fled.
14. Are you making a decision to leave Christ? Drift away - John 6:60-681. Jesus taught about eternal life and resurrection
15. Some said, Hard saying, I can’ t understand it. (60)
16. Jesus asked, “ Will you also go away?” (67)
17. Peter - To whom can we go? (68)
18. Are you drifting away? (Hebrews 2:1) Unbelief
19. Hebrews 3:12 Beware, enter in a heart of unbelief
20. Apostles upbraided - unbelief - Mark 16:143. Thomas - John 20:24-294. Has unbelief entered your heart? Not Ready
21. Matthew 24:44 Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour you do not expect
22. Parable of 10 Virgins - Matthew 25:1-133. Parable of Talents - Matthew 25:14-304. Glimpse into judgment day - Matthew 25:31-465. Are you ready for judgment day?

Mark 14:22-26

TITLE: The Last SupperTEXT: Mark 14:22-26: Jesus converted the Jewish Passover to the New Covenant communion memorial service.: What?KEY WORD: TraditionsS READING: Same :

1. We partake of communion each Sunday.
2. Most understand why this is done.
3. Many do not understand the background for this. Preparation - House cleaning1. All leaven MUST be removed from the house.
4. Four sets of dishes (Exodus 23:19) A. 1 for milk, 1 for meat for the year. B. 1 for milk, 1 for meat for Passover.
5. Game to get all involved A. Mother hides cookies, cake, or bread in the house. B. Children search for it - reward - eat the cookie C. Call for father to clean out all crumbs and throw then into the fire.
6. Lambs are purchased
7. By 3 PM lambs are being killed, blood on door frames
8. National BBQ of lamb Meal begins at 6 PM
9. Father (as patriarch) puts on priestly robes
10. Family is seated in order around the father
11. Candle is lighted by the woman of the house
12. 1st - Cup of Sanctification
13. Then 3 loaves in bag with 3 sections; middle loaf removed, broken and hidden
14. Youngest boy asks 4 questions: A. Why is this night so special? B. Why the unleavened bread and bitter herbs? C. Why do we dip salt into the water? D. Why do we sit on pillows at the table?
15. The father quotes Exodus 12:278. The remainder of the evening is spent eating and answering these questions.
16. 2nd cup - Cup of Plagues - 10 drops on a white plate
17. 3rd cup (desert) - Cup of Thanksgiving (Luke 22:17-20 -3 rd and 4th mentioned)
18. 4th cup - Cup of Redemption (This is the cup Jesus used to introduce communion to the apostles.) Comments on “ Unworthily”
19. Describes the manner (how) you partake - attitude, mind set, purpose
20. If you are a Christian, washed in the blood of Jesus - CANNOT be unworthy. Conclusion:
21. Have you prepared for this communion?
22. Are you doing it in the proper attitude, frame of mind, and purpose? NOTE: A special thanks to Michael D. Inman for much of the material, “ The Blood Covenant” , used in this sermon.

Mark 14:27-31

TITLE: Scattered SheepTEXT: Mark 14:27-31: Sheep are easily scattered without a good shepherd.: Why?KEY WORD: CausesS READING: Same :

1. Jesus tells his apostles that when he is arrested - they will scatter.
2. Matthew 26:56 Then all the disciples forsook him and fled.
3. What causes sheep to scatter? Lack of faith1. Faith - trust, confidence
4. If we do not believe in our leaders - we will wander away Fear
5. Fear is a negative motivator - restricts, cowers down, runs away
6. 2 Timothy 1:7 We have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power of love and of a sound mind. No real depth to their commitment
7. Many are faithful - as long as there is no cost
8. When put to the test - would you run or stay?
9. If you were one of the 12 - you would have fled also Trouble, strife
10. Internal strife - division, debate, arguing, fussing = scattering of sheep
11. “ I don’ t need this. I am going elsewhere.”
12. We must learn to disagree - without being disagreeable! Inattention
13. Sometimes the flock moves on with the shepherd and we do not notice.
14. Are you paying attention? Are you listening? Not being fed - hungry
15. Some leave because they are not being fed - churches leaving the “ old paths”
16. Change agents - seeking to attract the “ unchurched” - abandon feeding the flock Enemy attacks
17. Persecution is inevitable - 2 Timothy 3:12 - Righteous will suffer persecution
18. When wolves attack: A. Some get stronger, bolder, stand up and resist B. Many will just run the other way - scatter Conclusion:1. The flock of God will always need good, strong, courageous leaders.
19. This church is blessed with a strong, united eldership.
20. We have deacons who take their work seriously and faithfully.

Mark 14:32-42

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Mark 14:43-65

TITLE: Arrest and TrialTEXT: Mark 14:43-65: We must understand what Jesus endured for us.: What?KEY WORD: EventsREADING: Mark 14:60-65 :1. Jesus was arrested. 2. I want you to understand what Jesus went through before the cross. Sources1. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John (supported by other 23 books) 2. 1st century historians - Flavius Josephus, Seneca, Plutarch, and others 3. Shroud of Turin and recent archaeological findings - While I am not convinced that the shroud is the one that was around Jesus, it does give us insight to Roman crucifixions. Jewish Trials1. Between 1 AM and daybreak (2 Jewish trials) 2. Annas, high priest (Roman recognized) 3. Caiaphas, high priest for the year (Jewish recognized) 4. Found guilty of blasphemy 5. Blindfolded, spit on, struck in face with fists 6. At daybreak, taken to the Temple 7. Found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin (3rd Jewish trial) Roman Trials1. Jesus was taken to the Fortress of Antonia, home of Pontius Pilate (1st Roman trial) 2. Presented as self-appointed king 3. Pilate made no formal charges, sent him to Herod (2nd Roman trial) 4. Herod made no charges and returned him to Pilate (3rd Roman trial) 5. Ready to release him, made offer to release one at Passover 6. Barabbas was released 7. Pilate allowed Jesus to be scourged and crucified Scourging1. Scourging (flogging) was allowed before a crucifixion 2. Weapon: short whip (Flagellum), braided thongs of various lengths 3. Into each thong were tied metal or pieces of bone 4. Hands tied high to a post, clothing removed 5. Beaten by 2 men alternating blows from each side 6. Skin, muscle, tissues torn down to the bone 7. Pain and blood loss - left them just short of collapse or death 8. 39 lashes was a limitation to prevent total death here Summary1. Lack of food and water 2. Lack of sleep or rest; walked over 3 miles 3. Stress of trials, loss of support, apostles left, denied, betrayed 4. Loss of blood in the beating Information for this sermon adapted from - <>

Mark 14:66-72

TITLE: And the cock crew

TEXT: Mark 14:66-72: There is more than one way to deny our faith.

How? KEY WORD: Ways READING: Same :1. Held a meeting in northern Arkansas

2. Stayed with family, back bedroom, until about 5 Amos 3. Neighbors had a rooster, crowing on the fence, at our window
3. “ Roosters wake up the sun” Background1. Jesus has been betrayed by Judas
4. He is now arrested, in the middle of an illegal trial (1st of 6)
5. Peter is near (outside) watching What Happened
6. Peter is at the fire keeping warm
7. A maid recognized him, “ You were with Jesus” (67)
8. He denied - I know not, don’ t understand what you are saying
9. And the cock crew
10. A maid said - This one of them
11. He denied again
12. Some stood by - You are Galilean, speech give you away Living in the south and raised in Michigan - I have heard this, myself
13. Peter - curse, swear (take oaths) I know not the man you speak of
14. Cock crows a second time
15. Peter remembered the words of Jesus
16. Before the cock shall crow twice, you will deny me thrice. (Mark 14:30)
17. He thought about this
18. He wept - The form of the Greek verb (imperfect) implies that he continued weeping. “It is a touching and beautiful tradition, true to the sincerity of his repentance, if not as a historical reality, that, all his life long, the remembrance of this night never left him, and that, morning by morning, he rose at the hour when the look of his Master had entered his soul, to pray once more for pardon.”–Geikie. Uses and Meanings of “ Deny”
19. “To say … not, to contradict,” - John 1:20 “ confessed, did not deny”
20. “To deny” by way of disowning a person, as, e.g., the Lord Jesus as master, e.g., Matthew 10:33 - deny me, I will deny you 2 Timothy 2:12 - we deny him, he will deny us
21. To “deny” the Father and the Son, by apostatizing and by disseminating pernicious teachings Jude 1:4 denying the only Master, God, even our Lord Jesus Christ
22. “To deny oneself,” in a good sense, by disregarding one’s own interests Luke 9:23 - to come after Christ, deny your self
23. In bad sense, to prove false to oneself, to act quite unlike oneself, 2 Timothy 2:13 - God remain faithful, he cannot deny himself
24. To “abrogate, forsake, or renounce a thing,” Titus 2:12 - denying ungodliness and worldly lusts 1 Timothy 5:8 - denied the faith, worse than an infidel
25. “Not to accept, to reject” something offered, Hebrews 11:24 - Moses refused to be son of Pharaoh’ s daughter