Mark
14:26-52
Lesson 95
14:26-52
Lesson 95
In this lesson:
It's Thursday night of Passion Week. Jesus is spending His final hours in prayer.
Led by Judas, the mob comes for Jesus. Christianity is about to be born.
It's Thursday night of Passion Week. Jesus is spending His final hours in prayer.
Led by Judas, the mob comes for Jesus. Christianity is about to be born.
Jesus praying in Gethsemane.
Study Tip:
The more we know about the Mosaic Law and the Old Covenant the more we understand the New Testament. Always click on the links to the Old Testament passages. They are an essential tool that helps us understand God's plan.
The more we know about the Mosaic Law and the Old Covenant the more we understand the New Testament. Always click on the links to the Old Testament passages. They are an essential tool that helps us understand God's plan.
The Gospel According to St. Mark
The King James Bible
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Mark 14:26-52
Jesus is arrested 26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. 30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all. 32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. 37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. 41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. 43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? 49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. 50 And they all forsook him, and fled. 51 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: 52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. |
Margin notes:
"Hymn." (14:26) - The Passover meal usually ended with the singing of the Hallel found in Psalm 118. "All ye shall be offended because of me this night." (14:27) - "All of you will abandon me tonight." "It is written." (14:27) - In Zechariah 13:7. "After that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee." (14:28) - Jesus is telling His disciples to meet Him in Galilee after the resurrection. But, after the crucifixion the disciples were afraid to leave their hiding places (John 20:19), so Jesus met them in Jerusalem (Luke 24:33-53), and in Galilee later (John 21:1-7). "Thou shalt deny me thrice." (14:30) - "You will deny knowing me three times." "Gethsemane." (14:32) - An olive garden located two miles east of Jerusalem at the foot of the Mount of Olives near Cedron Brook. Jesus visited there often (John 18:1-2). "He taketh with him Peter and James and John." (14:33) - These three made up Jesus' inner circle. They were among the first three disciples Jesus called (Mark 1:14-19), and the only ones allowed to witness the Transfiguration (Mark 9:1-13; Luke 9:28-36), the resurrection of Jairus' daughter (Luke 8:49-56), and Jesus praying in Gethsemane while waiting to be arrested. "Sore amazed, and to be very heavy." (14:33) - Means, Jesus was somber and distressed over what was coming. "My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death." (14:34) - The mere thought of His pending crucifixion caused Jesus to sweat "great drops of blood" (Luke 22:44). "Abba." (14:36) - Aramaic for father, similar to "papa" or "daddy." Although it was common for children to use such a familiar term when speaking with their fathers, it was unusual for Jews to address God in such an intimate way. The name Abba only appears in the New Testament here and in Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6. "Neither wist they what to answer him." (14:40) - Means, "They didn't know what to say." "A great multitude." (14:43) - The crowd was made up of well-armed Roman soldiers, temple guards, chief priests, scribes, Jewish elders and their servants (Matthew 26:47; Luke 22:52; John 18:3). "Staves." (14:43) - "Clubs." "Given them a token." (14:44) - "Gave them a sign." "They laid their hands on him." (14:46) - "They arrested Him." "One of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear." (14:47) - Jesus' group had two swords (Luke 22:38). We learn in John 18:10 that it was Peter who drew his sword and that the servant who lost an ear was named Malchus. Luke 22:50-51 that Jesus immediately restored the ear. "The scriptures must be fulfilled." (14:49) - Numerous places in the Old Testament prophesied the death of the Messiah, one is Isaiah 53:3-8. Jesus Himself prophesied it in Luke 24:25-27 and 24:46-47. "They all forsook him, and fled." (14:50) - Only hours earlier, these same men promised to die rather than abandon Jesus (Matthew 26:35; Mark 14:31). "A certain young man." (14:51) - Many Bible scholars believe the young man was Mark (the author of this Gospel). The story goes that young Mark was awakened by Jesus and His disciples as they left for Gethsemane, rose from his bed, and secretly followed Jesus dressed only in his nightshirt. |
You can read three more accounts of Jesus' arrest in Matthew 26:45-56, Luke 22:47-54 and John 18:1-12.
New Living Translation
Mark: 14:26-52
26 Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
27 On the way, Jesus told them, "All of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say,
'God will strike the Shepherd,
and the sheep will be scattered.'
28 But after I am raised from the dead, I will go ahead of you to Galilee and meet you there."
29 Peter said to him, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will."
30 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, Peter-this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me."
31 "No!" Peter declared emphatically. "Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!" And all the others vowed the same.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
32 They went to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and Jesus said, "Sit here while I go and pray."
33 He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed.
34 He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me."
35 He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by.
36 "Abba, Father," he cried out, "everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."
37 Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Couldn't you watch with me even one hour?
38 Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
39 Then Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before.
40 When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn't keep their eyes open. And they didn't know what to say.
41 When he returned to them the third time, he said, "Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But no-the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 Up, let's be going. Look, my betrayer is here!"
Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested
43 And immediately, even as Jesus said this, Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent by the leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders.
44 The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: "You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss. Then you can take him away under guard."
45 As soon as they arrived, Judas walked up to Jesus. "Rabbi!" he exclaimed, and gave him the kiss.
46 Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him.
47 But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest's slave, slashing off his ear.
48 Jesus asked them, "Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me?
49 Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there among you teaching every day. But these things are happening to fulfill what the Scriptures say about me."
50 Then all his disciples deserted him and ran away.
51 One young man following behind was clothed only in a long linen shirt. When the mob tried to grab him,
52 he slipped out of his shirt and ran away naked.
This second Bible text from the "New Living Translation" (Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois) is a paraphrase and not an accurate word for word translation of the Bible. However, it is a helpful tool when read with the "King James Version."
26 Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
27 On the way, Jesus told them, "All of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say,
'God will strike the Shepherd,
and the sheep will be scattered.'
28 But after I am raised from the dead, I will go ahead of you to Galilee and meet you there."
29 Peter said to him, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will."
30 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, Peter-this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me."
31 "No!" Peter declared emphatically. "Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!" And all the others vowed the same.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
32 They went to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and Jesus said, "Sit here while I go and pray."
33 He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed.
34 He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me."
35 He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by.
36 "Abba, Father," he cried out, "everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."
37 Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Couldn't you watch with me even one hour?
38 Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
39 Then Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before.
40 When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn't keep their eyes open. And they didn't know what to say.
41 When he returned to them the third time, he said, "Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But no-the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 Up, let's be going. Look, my betrayer is here!"
Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested
43 And immediately, even as Jesus said this, Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent by the leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders.
44 The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: "You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss. Then you can take him away under guard."
45 As soon as they arrived, Judas walked up to Jesus. "Rabbi!" he exclaimed, and gave him the kiss.
46 Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him.
47 But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest's slave, slashing off his ear.
48 Jesus asked them, "Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me?
49 Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there among you teaching every day. But these things are happening to fulfill what the Scriptures say about me."
50 Then all his disciples deserted him and ran away.
51 One young man following behind was clothed only in a long linen shirt. When the mob tried to grab him,
52 he slipped out of his shirt and ran away naked.
This second Bible text from the "New Living Translation" (Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois) is a paraphrase and not an accurate word for word translation of the Bible. However, it is a helpful tool when read with the "King James Version."
Today's Question:
1. What did Jesus do His final week?
Put verses into your own words. It helps you get more meaning out each passage.
1. What did Jesus do His final week?
Put verses into your own words. It helps you get more meaning out each passage.
Answer: (Do you agree?)
1. Jesus' final week, known as Passion Week, was a busy one.
Saturday - Jesus arrives in Bethany (John 12:1). He will be crucified in six days.
Sunday - Jesus rides into Jerusalem amid much fanfare and visits the Temple. He cries for Jerusalem. Jesus and His disciples spend the night in Bethany, two miles east of Jerusalem near the Mount of Olives.
Monday - Jesus awakens and walks the two miles from Bethany back to the Temple in Jerusalem. On the way, He curses the fig tree. When Jesus arrives at the Temple, He clears it of merchants and moneychangers. At the end of the day, He returns to spend a second night in Bethany.
Tuesday - Jesus visits the Temple (for the last time) where His authority is challenged by Jewish leaders. He spends most of the day teaching including giving the parables of the Two Sons and the Marriage Feast. With the telling of the vineyard and the rejected stone parables, Jesus embarrasses the high priests in front of the crowd. Jesus answers the questions about paying taxes, the resurrection, and which is the greatest commandment. A group of visiting Greeks request an audience with Him. Jesus denounces the Pharisees and Scribes and talks about the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Coming. He teaches a lesson about the Widow's Mite and gives us the parable of the Ten Virgins, and the Talents. After the Olivet Discourse, Judas makes his decision to betray Christ. Jesus walks the two miles back to Bethany to spend the night.
Wednesday - Not much is known about Jesus' movements on Wednesday. It is believed He stayed in Bethany with friends and supporters all day and spent the night there. We do know that Judas went to Jerusalem and "communed with the chief priests" on "how he might betray" Jesus (Luke 22:4) on this day.
Thursday - The day of The Last Supper. Jesus speaks, prays, and sings with His disciples in the Upper Room and again predicts He will be betrayed by one of them. Jesus tells Peter that he will deny Him three times. After the meal, Jesus walks to Gethsemane, where He spends much of the night in prayer. After a brief confrontation late in the night, Jesus is arrested. As predicted, His disciples run away and abandon Him.
Friday - Jesus is questioned, denied by Peter three times, put on trial, condemned, and brutally scourged. Then, Jesus is crucified and His body entombed.
Saturday - Jesus' body lies at rest in the tomb.
Sunday - Jesus is resurrected and God's promise of salvation is fulfilled.
Application thought for the day:
What lessons did you learn from Jesus' time in Gethsemane and His arrest?
1. Jesus' final week, known as Passion Week, was a busy one.
Saturday - Jesus arrives in Bethany (John 12:1). He will be crucified in six days.
Sunday - Jesus rides into Jerusalem amid much fanfare and visits the Temple. He cries for Jerusalem. Jesus and His disciples spend the night in Bethany, two miles east of Jerusalem near the Mount of Olives.
Monday - Jesus awakens and walks the two miles from Bethany back to the Temple in Jerusalem. On the way, He curses the fig tree. When Jesus arrives at the Temple, He clears it of merchants and moneychangers. At the end of the day, He returns to spend a second night in Bethany.
Tuesday - Jesus visits the Temple (for the last time) where His authority is challenged by Jewish leaders. He spends most of the day teaching including giving the parables of the Two Sons and the Marriage Feast. With the telling of the vineyard and the rejected stone parables, Jesus embarrasses the high priests in front of the crowd. Jesus answers the questions about paying taxes, the resurrection, and which is the greatest commandment. A group of visiting Greeks request an audience with Him. Jesus denounces the Pharisees and Scribes and talks about the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Coming. He teaches a lesson about the Widow's Mite and gives us the parable of the Ten Virgins, and the Talents. After the Olivet Discourse, Judas makes his decision to betray Christ. Jesus walks the two miles back to Bethany to spend the night.
Wednesday - Not much is known about Jesus' movements on Wednesday. It is believed He stayed in Bethany with friends and supporters all day and spent the night there. We do know that Judas went to Jerusalem and "communed with the chief priests" on "how he might betray" Jesus (Luke 22:4) on this day.
Thursday - The day of The Last Supper. Jesus speaks, prays, and sings with His disciples in the Upper Room and again predicts He will be betrayed by one of them. Jesus tells Peter that he will deny Him three times. After the meal, Jesus walks to Gethsemane, where He spends much of the night in prayer. After a brief confrontation late in the night, Jesus is arrested. As predicted, His disciples run away and abandon Him.
Friday - Jesus is questioned, denied by Peter three times, put on trial, condemned, and brutally scourged. Then, Jesus is crucified and His body entombed.
Saturday - Jesus' body lies at rest in the tomb.
Sunday - Jesus is resurrected and God's promise of salvation is fulfilled.
Application thought for the day:
What lessons did you learn from Jesus' time in Gethsemane and His arrest?
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