The Steadfastness of Christ – Part Two - Mark 14:43-52
- Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021
- Speaker: Matthew Breeden
- Series: The Gospel According to Mark
- Category: Mark
- Scripture: Mark 14:43–52
Betrayed Yet Steadfast (14:43-45)
- Judas, one of the twelve (vs. 43)
- A kiss of betrayal (vs. 44-45)
- The response of Jesus: steadfastness (Matthew 26:50; 1 Peter 2:22-23)
Arrested Yet Steadfast (14:46-49)
- Jesus is seized (vs. 46)
- Jesus stops a rogue disciple (vs. 47) (John 18:10-11; Matt. 26:53-54)
- Jesus submits to the mob (vv. 48-49)
- The response of Jesus: steadfastness (Isaiah 53:7-9; John 10:17-18)
Forsaken Yet Steadfast (14:50-52)
- They all left Him (vs. 50) (Mark 14:27)
- The final defector (vv. 51-52)
- The response of Jesus: steadfastness
Our Response to His Steadfastness
- His steadfastness ensures our salvation – repent and believe
- His steadfastness should lead us to trust
- His steadfastness should lead us to faithfulness