TITLE: Alabaster Box TEXT: Mark 14:1-9 PROPOSITION: Jesus encourages us to break boxes. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Responses READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. Background of story - 2 days before Jesus' death - people seeking to kill him - in the house of Simon the leper - woman breaks an alabaster box o... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: A Convenient Betrayal TEXT: Mark 14:10-11 PROPOSITION: Betrayal is a serious and harmful sin. QUESTION: Why? KEY WORD: Circumstances SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. Judas and betray are forever connected. 2. Don't name your son “Judas” or your daughter “Jezebel” 3. Why was this a... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Celebrate Passover TEXT: Mark 14:12-16 PROPOSITION: Passover is still a part of the New Testament church. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Applications SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. It was Passover time. 2. Feast of Unleavened Bread = same thing extended BACKGROUND - EXODUS 1. Exodus... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Is it I? TEXT: Mark 14:17-21 PROPOSITION: Soul searching is hard work. QUESTION: Who? KEY WORD: Actions SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. In communion we “examine ourselves” (1 Corinthians 11:28) 2. As we think about our faith - 2 Corinthians 13:5 3. Today we will sit at the table... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: The Last Supper TEXT: Mark 14:22-26 PROPOSITION: Jesus converted the Jewish Passover to the New Covenant communion memorial service. QUESTION: What? KEY WORD: Traditions SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. We partake of communion each Sunday. 2. Most understand why this is done. 3. M... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Scattered Sheep TEXT: Mark 14:27-31 PROPOSITION: Sheep are easily scattered without a good shepherd. QUESTION: Why? KEY WORD: Causes SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus tells his apostles that when he is arrested - they will scatter. 2. Matthew 26:56 Then all the disciples forso... [ Continue Reading ]
Quotes 1. Although this is a very rare phenomenon, bloody sweat (hematidrosis) may occur in highly emotional states or in persons with bleeding disorders. As a result of hemorrhage into the sweat glands, the skin becomes fragile and tender. Luke's descriptions supports the diagnosis of hematidrosis... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Arrest and Trial TEXT: Mark 14:43-65 PROPOSITION: We must understand what Jesus endured for us. QUESTION: What? KEY WORD: Events READING: Mark 14:60-65 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus was arrested. 2. I want you to understand what Jesus went through before the cross. SOURCES 1. Matthew, Mark, Luk... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: And the cock crew TEXT: Mark 14:66-72 PROPOSITION: There is more than one way to deny our faith. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Ways READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. Held a meeting in northern Arkansas 2. Stayed with family, back bedroom, until about 5 AM 3. Neighbors had a rooster, crowing on th... [ Continue Reading ]