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Mark 14:1-31 Eternal City Church Sermons
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The Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread find their ultimate fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus. In this remarkable episode in the life of Christ, we see Jesus' clear understanding of himself as the Passover lamb for the forgiveness of the sins of the world (John 1:29). May we be found clinging to this lamb as our only hope of redemption.
Mark 14:1-31 (ESV)
Plot to Kill Jesus and His Anointed (1-11)
The Feast of Unleavened Bread occurred annually to celebrate the exodus from Egypt and lasted 7 days until the culmination with the Passover
Note that in preparation for one of the holiest weeks of the year in Judaism, the Jewish leaders are plotting a murder. Also note, the religious leaders continue to show their fear of man rather than a fear of God
The town of Bethany was about 2 miles from Jerusalem, and most believe the house belonged to the father of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (see John 12:1-8 for more details). The fact that he is hosting guests would suggest that Simon the leper was no longer a leper but was healed by Jesus
Mark uses a generic “some” for those opposed to her actions most likely to focus the story on the content of their objection and the reality that Jesus is worthy of being honored in this way
By breaking the flask, the woman shows the totality of the gift that not even the flask could be reused
The perfume was worth over a year’s worth of pay
Jesus’ response regarding the poor is not meant to treat the poor as unimportant but to highlight the superiority of Jesus to all things – Consider John 12:4-6 for Judas’ real motivation
Last Supper and Jesus’ Prediction (12-31)
Similarly to 11:2-6, the instructions Jesus provide seem to show that Jesus prearranged for the upper room to be used for their Passover feast. This is strongly implied through the title “Teacher” indicating the man knew who Jesus was, the availability of a large room during the busiest night of the year in Jerusalem, and Jesus’ words, “Where is my room?”
The Passover meal prepared would have included a roasted lamb, unleavened bread, bowl of salt water, bitter herbs, fruit puree, and enough wine for each person to have 4 glasses
Mark structures this chapter through the prediction and fulfillment of Jesus as follows:
Prediction of Judas’ Betrayal (vs 18-21); Fulfillment of Judas’ Betrayal (vs 43-49)
Prediction of Disciples’ Desertion (vs 22-25); Fulfillment of Disciples’ Desertion (vs 50-52)
Prediction of Peter’s Denial (vs 29-31); Fulfillment of Peter’s Denial (vs 66-72)
Vs 21 reminds us of the divine necessity for Jesus’ betrayal and death (“as it is written”) but the human responsibility involved as well (“but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed”)
“Deny in v31 is a synonym for “being ashamed” in 8:38 in the context of being a disciple
Questions
What idols do you have in your life that compete with Jesus for our value and attention?
Discussion the different parts of the Lord’s Supper (bread and wine) and their significance
How does the Lord’s Supper highlight the grace and patience of Jesus? Consider 1 Tim 1:15-16
The Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread find their ultimate fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus. In this remarkable episode in the life of Christ, we see Jesus' clear understanding of himself as the Passover lamb for the forgiveness of the sins of the world (John 1:29). May we be found clinging to this lamb as our only hope of redemption.
Mark 14:1-31 (ESV)
Plot to Kill Jesus and His Anointed (1-11)
The Feast of Unleavened Bread occurred annually to celebrate the exodus from Egypt and lasted 7 days until the culmination with the Passover
Note that in preparation for one of the holiest weeks of the year in Judaism, the Jewish leaders are plotting a murder. Also note, the religious leaders continue to show their fear of man rather than a fear of God
The town of Bethany was about 2 miles from Jerusalem, and most believe the house belonged to the father of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (see John 12:1-8 for more details). The fact that he is hosting guests would suggest that Simon the leper was no longer a leper but was healed by Jesus
Mark uses a generic “some” for those opposed to her actions most likely to focus the story on the content of their objection and the reality that Jesus is worthy of being honored in this way
By breaking the flask, the woman shows the totality of the gift that not even the flask could be reused
The perfume was worth over a year’s worth of pay
Jesus’ response regarding the poor is not meant to treat the poor as unimportant but to highlight the superiority of Jesus to all things – Consider John 12:4-6 for Judas’ real motivation
Last Supper and Jesus’ Prediction (12-31)
Similarly to 11:2-6, the instructions Jesus provide seem to show that Jesus prearranged for the upper room to be used for their Passover feast. This is strongly implied through the title “Teacher” indicating the man knew who Jesus was, the availability of a large room during the busiest night of the year in Jerusalem, and Jesus’ words, “Where is my room?”
The Passover meal prepared would have included a roasted lamb, unleavened bread, bowl of salt water, bitter herbs, fruit puree, and enough wine for each person to have 4 glasses
Mark structures this chapter through the prediction and fulfillment of Jesus as follows:
Prediction of Judas’ Betrayal (vs 18-21); Fulfillment of Judas’ Betrayal (vs 43-49)
Prediction of Disciples’ Desertion (vs 22-25); Fulfillment of Disciples’ Desertion (vs 50-52)
Prediction of Peter’s Denial (vs 29-31); Fulfillment of Peter’s Denial (vs 66-72)
Vs 21 reminds us of the divine necessity for Jesus’ betrayal and death (“as it is written”) but the human responsibility involved as well (“but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed”)
“Deny in v31 is a synonym for “being ashamed” in 8:38 in the context of being a disciple
Questions
What idols do you have in your life that compete with Jesus for our value and attention?
Discussion the different parts of the Lord’s Supper (bread and wine) and their significance
How does the Lord’s Supper highlight the grace and patience of Jesus? Consider 1 Tim 1:15-16
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