Mark 14:37-42 While Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane is a prime example of the power of prayer, it is also a telling story of human weakness. Thrice our Lord chides Peter, James, and John to pray with Him, and thrice He is disappointed. What hope have we if even the disciples closest to Jesus struggle to pray?
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Mark 14:32-36 Facing the reality and scope of His earthly mission, Jesus prays “remove this cup from me.” This moment of grief teaches us much about the power of prayer and the weight of our sins on Christ’s shoulders.
Mark 14:26-31 On the eve of His arrest, Jesus predicts the disciples’ denial. Jesus’ response to impetuous Peter teaches us a lesson on self-confidence.
Mark 14:12-25 The last supper our Lord shared with His disciples was the very Passover meal on which the Scribes and Pharisees wanted to avoid making a scene. Nevertheless, the scene was to play out as God ordained.
Mark 14:3-11 Mark ends the Tuesday of Holy Week with a strange encounter between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Her act of devotion both sparks Judas’ betrayal and speaks to our necessity for a similar devotion.
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About the SeriesThe Gospel of Mark was composed to the glory of God and for the Church as a witness to the selfless, sinless life of the Son of Man. Categories
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