The Hour (Mark 14:27-42)

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​The Hour  
Mark 14:27-42

I. Intro
​Big Idea: We would all forsake Christ, if He were not forsaken for us.

II. Scattered
A. The Shepherd came to purify and regather His little ones. Zechariah 13:7; Mark 14:27-28
B. Failure is a hard, but effective teacher. Mark 14:29-31

III.Gethsemane
A. Jesus depended on God and others. Genesis 2:18; Mark 14:32-34
B. Jesus would not be holy if He were not averse to sin. Mark 14:35-36; Luke 22:44; Hebrews 5:7-8

IV. Asleep 
A. We cannot obey God in our flesh. Mark 14:37-38; Luke 22:45  
B. We have no way to justify ourselves. Mark 14:39-40

V. Delivered 
A. Jesus expects us to stay awake. Mark 13:37,14:41a
B. Jesus faced death in victory. Mark 14:41b-42 And because He did, so can we! 

The Next Step

• What’s something in your life right now that reminds you of God’s presence and faithful?
• When do you feel most compelled to pray?
• Why do you think people find it difficult to pray?
• How can seeking God and His will for us and others change our prayer lives?
• Read Hebrews 4:15. How can remembering that Jesus sympathizes with our weakness change our prayer lives?
• What’s a specific way you can respond to Mark 14:27-42?