Initial Thoughts on Mark 14:53-72

This Sunday, I'll be preaching Mark 14:43-72. Spoiler alert, this text is heartbreaking. In it, Jesus is lied about struck in the face, refuses to defend Himself against lies, then admits to His true identity in a way that essentially seals His death. Meanwhile, Peter, Jesus' top follower and leader of the rest of the … Continue reading Initial Thoughts on Mark 14:53-72