Mark 14:54 “But Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire.” John 18:15 tells us that John was familiar with the high priest. He also followed Jesus, but more closely than Peter. It was John who helped…

Mark 14:53 “And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes.”   Jesus is taken to the high priest. Although the priests, elders and scribes were present, it was a highly irregular meeting. These types of proceedings would not generally be…

Mark 14:52   It is so sad that all forsook Christ. Though John and Peter stayed close by, they are included in the number who ran initially. It is easy for us to say that we would not have run. But, it is easy to say we would not have sinned as Adam did too. And…

Mark 14:51   We don’t really know for sure who this young man was. However, we have a really good guess. He was likely John Mark. This is likely for two reasons. First, John Mark is thought to be the author of the Gospel of Mark. Because this account of the naked man fleeing is only…

Mark 14:50   Jesus here points out the amazing nature of fulfilled prophecy. Even his arrest is a fulfillment of prophecy. Nobody could have planned that but God. The Jewish leaders themselves would have preferred otherwise. But, the Lord does what he wants to do. Heavenly Father, teach us to remember that circumstances are in your…

Mark 14:49   We really need to pay attention to what Jesus is doing here. He knows exactly what these people will do. He knows exactly why they had done what they had done. Yet, he still speaks to them and tries to get them to think about the evil of their ways. Why? If he…

Mark 14:48   Jesus was treated just like a theif in every respect. In fact the thieves were treated better. Judas, Barabbas, and even the theives on their crosses, were treated better than Christ. He was given no consideration. He was totally undeserving of this treatment. Heavenly Father, you alone know what will happen tomorrow. Though…

Mark 14:47  This was, of course, Peter. Ever impetuous, he thought it was time to fight. But he had misunderstood the earlier words of Christ concerning the use of the sword. Evidently either he was a poor aim, or the Lord intentionally restrained his hand. In any case, Jesus healed the man’s ear and made…

Mark 14:46   It is easy to resist evil against oneself. It is much harder to allow it for greater reasons. Many great men in history have responded poorly to mistreatment. Jesus is a shining example of courage, power, calm, and ultimate control. Jesus’ adherence to the plan was perfect. His submission to the Father was…

Mark 14:45   We see here the most sinister betrayal in history, and yet it looks so easy. Why? Sin comes easy. Righteousness is harder. But, the reward of sin comes in diminishing returns. The reward of righteousness never fades. It just grows. Judas would pay much for his betrayal. Heavenly Father, thank you for your…