Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
Barabbas instead
WHO ARE YOU TRUSTING TO SAVE YOU? Mark 15:6-11 6 Now at the feast he usually released for them one prisoner for whom they asked. 7 And there was a man called Barabbas among the rebels in prison, who had … Continue reading
surprised by silence
WHAT IF I PRAY AND THERE IS NO ANSWER? Mark 15:1-5 1 And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests consulted with the elders and scribes and the whole Sanhedrin. And they bound Jesus and led him away … Continue reading
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courtyard
DO YOU HEAR THE ROOSTER? Mark 14:65-72 65 And some began to spit on him and to blindfold him and to beat him, saying to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards received him with blows. 66 And while Peter was below … Continue reading
I am
IF HE DOES NOT RETURN, HE IS NOT THE “I AM” Mark 14:61-64 61 But he remained silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 And … Continue reading
no answer
THE ANSWER IS THE CROSS Mark 14:57-60 57 Then some men stood up and presented this false witness against him: 58 “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I … Continue reading
misdirected unity
UNITY AT ANY COST? Mark 14:53-56 53 And they escorted Jesus to the high priest. And all the high ranking priests and the elders and the scribes came together. 54 And Peter had followed him at a distance, right into … Continue reading
the day I ran from Jesus
STAND FOR JESUS, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT Mark 14:47-52 47 But one of those who stood by pulled out his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and took off his ear. 48 And Jesus said to … Continue reading
love and respect
IS YOUR REGARD FOR JESUS MERE PRETENCE? Mark 14:43-46 43 Just then, while Jesus is still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrives. With him is a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and scribes … Continue reading
strong spirit, weak flesh
ARE YOU READY FOR WHAT’S COMING? Mark 14:37-42 37 He came and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not stay awake one hour? 38 Stay awake and pray that you may not … Continue reading
the unwelcome hour
WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE PRAYING Mark 14:32-36 32 They went to a place which was named Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, “Sit here until I finish praying.” 33 He took with him Peter and James and John, … Continue reading
