This passage from Mark's Gospel paints a heartbreaking picture of Peter, Jesus' closest disciple, denying any association with …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:66-72: When Courage Fails: Peter’s Denial
This passage from Mark's Gospel paints a heartbreaking picture of Peter, Jesus' closest disciple, denying any association with …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:66-72: When Courage Fails: Peter’s Denial
This part of Mark's Gospel takes us right into the heart of Jesus' trial before the religious leaders. It's a tense scene, full of …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:53-65: Standing Trial: Jesus Before the High Priest
This passage in Mark's Gospel takes us right into the heart of the drama surrounding Jesus' arrest. It's a scene filled with …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:43-52: Betrayal, Fear, and the Cost of Following Jesus
In this passage, we witness Jesus in a moment of intense struggle in the Garden of Gethsemane, just before his arrest and …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:32-42: Facing the Darkness, Finding Strength
This passage takes place on the night before Jesus' crucifixion. He's having a final, intimate meal with his disciples, and the …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:27-31: When Confidence Crumbles
In this passage, we find Jesus sharing a final meal with his disciples, an event we now call the Last Supper. But this wasn't just …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:22-26: A Meal with a Deeper Meaning
This passage from Mark's Gospel takes place during the Jewish festival of Passover, a time of celebration and remembrance of God's …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:12-21: The Passover, Betrayal, and God’s Plan
In these verses, we encounter one of the most infamous acts of betrayal in history: Judas Iscariot's agreement to hand Jesus over …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:10-11: Betrayal and Greed: A Lesson in Loyalty and Integrity
In this passage, we are transported to Bethany, where Jesus is having dinner at the house of Simon the Leper. A woman enters with …
Continue Reading about Mark 14:3-9: A Story of Extravagant Love and Misplaced Priorities
The Bible can sometimes feel like a dramatic story, full of twists and turns. In Mark 14:1-2, we find ourselves in a moment of …
The word "Abba" is an affectionate term in Hebrew that children might compare to saying "Daddy" in English. It's a warm and …
The Plot Against Jesus 1 Two days before the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the chief priests and the experts in …