Don’t Worry He’s Sovereign: Betrayal (Mark 14:27-52)

This is a narrative that is not that encouraging read.  The disciples are told that they will abandon Christ, Christ collapses, Judas betrays Christ, and his disciples fall asleep instead of praying after claiming to be heroes of the faith.  So, what do we do with this discouragement?  How can we see the sovereign hand of God in the midst of all that transpires in this story?

Don’t Worry He’s Sovereign: Unleavened Bread (Mark 14:12-26)

I wonder what it must have been like for the disciples to have the last supper with Jesus.  They would expect this to be a normal day where they could enjoy the day and the time with one another recounting the history of Israel.  Their experience is something that is radically different as Christ is preparing them for what awaits Him in His ministry: His betrayal and death.  The disciples are horrified, and so what is the assurance in this text that there is no need to worry?  How do we know that Christ is still in control?

Don’t Worry He’s Sovereign (Mark 14:1-11)

We know that our Lord is one who cares for the poor, the widow, and the orphan.  We know that our Lord is the one who heals the sick, takes away diseases, and is one tho ultimately takes away the sting of death. If this is true, then why is Christ so cavalier by respond to the disciples that they will always have the poor?  Why not hear their suggestion to sell the ointment, give the money to the poor, and then just use a cheaper bottle?  What does this story have to do with the tragic decision of a disciple and the leaders of Israel finally having the fortitude to send Christ to the cross?