Mark 14: Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
For how long had religious leaders wanted to capture and kill Jesus? What had made that impossible?
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Who was Simon the leper? Why was Jesus at Simon’s house and not with Mary and Martha?
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Why did the woman think the expensive perfume was not wasted?
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If people knew the Lord, why would some people think using the perfume was a waste? Why was the woman’s behavior a concern to them?
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If the woman’s actions were notable, why didn’t Mark tell who she was? Who was she?
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Why were the priests so delighted to hear Judas’s offer?
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What was unusual about Jesus’ instructions for Passover preparation?
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Why might every disciple think he might be the one to betray Jesus?
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In betrayal was part of God’s plan, how could the betrayer be condemned for his action?
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How is the bread and wine associated with the body and blood of Jesus?
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When did Jesus again drink wine with the disciples in the Kingdom of God?
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What kind of hymn do you think the disciples sang before leaving with Jesus for the Mount of Olives?
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Why did Jesus say the disciples would scatter when he was arrested? How did the disciples feel about that prediction?
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At Gethsemane, why did Jesus leave the disciples at one place but that three with him to pray?
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What was the reason for Jesus’ grief and distress?
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Why couldn’t Peter stay awake and pray?
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When Jesus said, “The spirit is willing, but the body is weak,” what was he referring to?
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Why did Jesus repeat what he had prayed before?
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When the disciples were found asleep for the second time, why didn’t they know what to say?
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What did the disciples see when they were awakened and told to look?
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How much time and effort was required to gather men with swords and clubs and find where Jesus was?
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Why did Judas need a means to identify which person was Jesus?
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Do you think Judas experienced any remorse at the time he approached Jesus and kissed him? Why?
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Why didn’t Mark tell who the man was who cut off the high priest’s servant’s ear? How do we know whose side the high priest’s servant was on?
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What was the difference between the mob’s preparation for conflict and the disciples’ preparation?
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Why couldn’t Jesus be arrested in the Temple and still fulfill the scriptures?
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Who was the man wearing pajamas, who was almost caught but escaped, naked? Why was he there, dressed this way?
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How do you think Jesus was treated during the journey from Gethsemane to the high priest? Why?Write the question here
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Why did Peter turn from the other disciple running away and choose to follow Jesus at a distance? Where was John during this time?
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How did Peter want to be perceived by the guards he was sitting with? What was his true interest in being there?
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Why did the effort fail in presenting false witnesses?
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After the false testimonies failed to convict Jesus, how frustrated was the high priest? Why did he ask Jesus to answer for himself?
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What kind of defense did Jesus give to the high priest?
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Why did the council say Jesus was guilty of a crime punishable by death?
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How did the council’s judgment affect the persecution of Jesus?
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Why did Peter deny knowing Jesus? What kept him from leaving the courtyard and the first exposure of his identity?
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How did Peter feel after leaving the courtyard? How might his feelings have changed after his breakdown, crying?