The Gospel of Mark

Mark 14:53-72

After His arrest in the garden, Jesus is now led before His Jewish accusers. He first appears before the former high priest, Annas, who questions Him and then sends Him to Caiaphas and the rest of the Sanhedrin. There He is accused of blasphemy and sentenced to die. In the outer court, Peter returns to see the end, and fulfills the prophecy of Jesus by denying Him three times. Ultimately, what is our response to the prosecution of Jesus and Peter’s denial? We ought to be willing to bear the humiliation and pain that our Savior experienced. We ought to praise Him more and more knowing what He went through was for our salvation. We ought to have more assurance and confidence in receiving the finished work of Jesus for our redemption. Through our weakness, we let the power of Christ rest on us, and let His will be done.