And Jesus said to them, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the scriptures be fulfilled.” And they all forsook Him and fled. Mark 14: 48 – 50 […]
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But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of high priest and cut off his ear. Mark 14:47 Lord what a scene. They seize You and the slave of the high priest has his ear cut off by Your disciple. AND You had gone there to pray. Lord so […]
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And when He came, he went up to Him at once, and said, “Master!” And he kissed Him. And they laid hands on Him and seized Him. Mark 14:45, 46 Lord we see the picture. Judas acting like he is happy to see You and then he betrays You with a kiss. Your other disciples […]
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Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I shall kiss is the man; seize Him and lead Him away safely.” Mark 14:44 Lord I don’t think I ever remember thinking that Judas asked them to ‘lead Him away safely.” Quite interesting when we think about it. I have always pictured him […]
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And immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and scribes and elders. Mark 14:43 Lord what a frightening moment for Your disciples. Of course it was no surprise to You because You knew this was going to […]
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And He came the third time, and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come; the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.” Mark 14:41, 42 Lord Your disciples wanted to […]
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And again He went away and prayed, saying the same words. And again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know what to answer Him. Mark 14:38, 39 Thank You Lord for understanding our weaknesses. Thank You for being our Lord and Savior. Thank you for […]
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And He came and found them sleeping and He said to Peter, “Simon are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak.” Mark 14:37, 38 Lord there is something about praying that makes me want […]
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And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee, remove this cup from me; yet not what I will, but what thou wilt.” Mark 14:36 Lord who of us hasn’t wanted ‘the cup’ removed. And we like You Lord have said ‘not my will but Yours Lord.’ Thank You for helping us choose […]
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And going a little farther, He fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. Mark 14:35 Lord there are very few of us that haven’t felt that way in our lifetime. Fear and sadness can be devastating emotions. There are things in our lives that we […]
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