Mark 14, Part 1

Scripture: Mark 14:1-42

Observation: The last supper before His death. Jesus observes the Passover with His disciples, then once Judas leaves He institues a new observance, for a new covenant. Instead of a Passover lamb, the lamb would be Jesus, who takes away the sin of the world. The bread represents His body, broken for our sins, and the wine represents the blood shed to cleanse us. Jesus was willing to die for our sins, but He knew it wouldn't be pleasant. He was agitated at the thought of what was to come, yet He gave Himself over to His Father's will.

Application: Not everything God calls us to do is easy or pleasant. But He will not ask us to do anything frivolously. There is a purpose for everything. When we obey God, even if we suffer we know what awaits is bigger and better than we can imagine.

Prayer: Father, Your will must be done. It won't always be easy. Your Word promises that we will have tribulation. But I know that You can and will get me through any troubles I face. Give me Your reassurance so that I may feel Your presence and stay faithful to You in good times and bad. In Jesus' name, Amen.