The Steadfastness of Christ – Part Two - Mark 14:43-52

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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