Jesus Faces His Betrayal | Dr. Stephen Conley

Text:  Mark 14:43-52

The Covert Corruption of the Crowd (Mark 14:43)  

• Jesus is met by a crowd of over 600 under the cover of secrecy and darkness to take Him by force illegally.
• The crowd consisted of Judas, chief priests, scribes, elders, and soldiers.

The Unmasked Treachery of Judas (Mark 14:44-46)

• Jesus unmasks Judas for the hypocrite and betrayer that he was in his heart.
• Judas betrays Jesus as He predicted at the Passover meal.
• “Judas stands as a warning about the evil potential of spiritual carelessness, squandered opportunity, sinful lusts, and hardness of the heart.” (MacArthur)

The Reckless Desertion of the Disciples (Mark 14:47,50)

• Peter makes a bold and reckless move to prove his worth.
• The disciples abandon Jesus just as He predicted.

The Majestic Composure of Jesus (Mark 14:48-52)

• Jesus triumphantly stays calm and stands firm under pressure.
• Jesus is in complete control as He accomplishes His mission and fulfills the Scriptures.