Prepared (Mark 14:12-26)

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Prepared
Mark 14:12-26

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus prepared a meal for us at God’s table.

II. Customary
A. God planned the Passover. Mark 14:12; Hebrews 10:14
B. Jesus planned to eat the Passover with His disciples. Mark 14:13-16

III. Woe
​A. Someone close to Jesus betrayed Him. Psalm 41:9; Mark 14:17-20; John 13:18
B. There’s something worse than death. Mark 14:21; John 13:27; Romans 7:24-25; Hebrews 10:28-30

IV. Given
A. Jesus gave Himself. Mark 14:22; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
B. Even Judas drank from the cup. Mark 14:23-24; 1 Corinthians 11:25, 27; Hebrews 10:4

V. New
A. Jesus knew He would overcome death. Mark 14:25
B. The cross comes before glory. Mark 14:26; Hebrews 12:2

The Next Step

• What’s something you miss about church potlucks?
  
• How does Mark 14:12-26 prepare us for what unfolds in the rest of Mark?
  
• What’s the difference between having empathy and having sympathy for Judas?
  
• Why is self-examination important before taking communion?
  
• How is God leading you to respond to Mark 14:12-26?