Mark 14

The Jewish Leaders
1. This was their best opportunity to minister all year
2. Their aim was murder
3. Their instrument was deceit
4. They were afraid of looking bad before the people

The Woman With an Alabaster Jar
1. She seemed to have the greatest understanding of Jesus’ mission
2. Material possessions were an afterthought to her
3. Loving people was the 2nd greatest commandment for her
4. This act was recorded in Scripture as a tribute to her

Those Present
1. Place works before worship
2. They were a bother to the woman’s worship
3. Judas was particularly disgusted with this event
4. His top priority was money

The Last Supper
1. He spent His final hours SERVING
2. He spent His final hours LOVING people
3. He spent His final hours LOVING His Father

PETER
His Background…
1. He was born on the shores of the Sea of Galilee
2. He was named Simon bar Jonah
3. He grew up with Jews and Greeks
4. He was a fishermen
5. He was probably married before he met Jesus
6. He moved to Capernaum with his brother Andrew
7. He went into business with James and John
8. He was expecting a Messiah
9. He had heard John the Baptist’s message
10. He was baptized and became John’s disciple

Strengths and Weaknesses…
1. His Calling Luke 5:5a Luke 5:5b-11
a. What are your areas of expertise?
b. How could God use that for the Kingdom?
c. Do you obey Christ even when it doesn’t make sense?
d. When is the last time you were humbled like Peter was in 5:8?
e. What was the significance of his name change in John 1:40-42?

2. Walks on Water Matt 14:28-29 Matthew 14:30-31
a. Why did Peter want to walk on water?
b. Why did Peter start to sink?
c. Why didn’t Peter drown?
d. Who had a bigger faith: Peter or the other disciples?

3. His Confession Matt 16:15-19 Matt 16:22-23
a. Do you believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God?
b. How has this belief changed your actions?
c. Who/What is the ‘rock’ in 16:18?
d. What has happened in history when evil tries to eliminate the church?

4. Transfiguration Matt 17:1-3 Matt 17:4
a. Why do you think Peter was part of Jesus’ inner circle?
b. Are you comfortable being silent before God?

5. The Foot Washing John 13:6-8 John 13:9
a. How does the world define greatness?
b. How did Jesus define greatness?
c. Which type of greatness do you find yourself admiring?
d. Why was it only necessary to wash the feet?

6. His Commitment Mark 14:27-29 Mark 14:30-31
a. Do you think Peter’s statements were genuine (14:29+31)?
b. Are there any sins you’d never commit?
c. What should Peter have done regarding Jesus’ statement?

7. The Arrest Mark 14:32-42 Mark 14:43-52
a. Why did Peter fall asleep?
b. Do you think it is significant that Jesus called him Simon in 14:37?
c. Why did Peter carry/use the sword? What were his intentions?
d. Is it possible to have right motives and wrong actions?

8. His Denial Mark 14:53-54 Mark 14:66-72
a. Why did Peter ‘follow at a distance’ (Luke 22:54)?
b. Why did Peter deny Christ that night?
c. Have you ever denied Christ with your words/actions?
d. What do you think was Peter’s #1 flaw?
e. What was Peter’s best characteristic?

9. At the Tomb John 20:1-8 John 20:9
a. Do you have any doubts/skepticism toward Christian beliefs?
b. Have you fully investigated those questions/concerns?
c. What do you make of verse 9?

10. His Commissioning John 21:4-19 John 21:20-23
a. Have you ever had that kind of passion for God’s presence?
b. Why do you think Jesus asked Peter 3 times?
c. Why did Peter ask about John in verse 21?
d. Would you follow Jesus all the way to a cross?

Peter went on to be a leader in the early church, helped John-Mark write the Gospel of Mark, wrote 1st and 2nd Peter, and died for his faith in Christ. Traditional holds that he chose to be crucified upside-down out of reverence.