3.27.22 Let's Go: Jesus' Trial Begins

Let’s Go: “Jesus’ Trial Begins”

Mark 14:53-65

March 27, 2022

I. Jesus stood before the Sanhedrin (vs 53)

II. Peter stood at a distance (vs 54, 66-72)

Matthew 4:18-20

2 Timothy 1:7

III. Jesus stood before the false witnesses. (vs 55-59)

A. Our Lord stood before his accusers. (vs 55-59)

1. The witnesses were false witnesses.

2. The witnesses could not agree.

3. The witnesses distorted the truth.

Matthew 26:60-61

John 2:19

John 15:18

B. Our Lord stood silent before men. (vs 60-61)

Proverbs 21:23

C. Our Lord was strong and confident before God, the Father. (vs 62)

Exodus 3:14

Philippians 2:9-11

IV. Jesus stood condemned (vs 63-65)

1. The true character of the high priest

2. The true character of men.

Faith sheet Questions:

1. Why do people get upset when they perceive that something is not fair?

2. What was the significance of Jesus’ using the phrases “I am” and “Son of Man” in His answer?

3. Have you ever trusted a friend to defend you and then been disappointed? Were you able forgive that person and restore the friendship?

4. In what situations are you tempted to make excuses in order to avoid being identified as a Christian? Are there other situations where you tend to simply lie low and avoid the subject?

5. Was there a time in your past where you denied knowing Jesus? Was there a time when you were not confronted, but still you could have spoken up and did not?

6. How were Judas’s and Peter’s sins similar? How were their responses to guilt different?

7. How did Peter’s experiences on that night prepare him for his ministry? What experiences have you had that help you communicate grace and compassion to others?