Summary: Mark 14:43-72
After spending hours praying in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was betrayed by Judas, one of His disciples, and arrested by a mob sent by the chief priests. The priests mocked Him and condemned Him to death. The disciples deserted Jesus in the garden, and Peter denied even knowing who Jesus was.
What Does This Say about God?
God knows our hearts. Whether we are ready to betray Jesus, ignore His truth, or deny knowing Him, God knows how our hearts are inclined toward sin. But He is ready to show grace and redeem us when we come to Him.
Parent Kick-Off
Share what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What are some ways we show Jesus is important to us?
- How do we know we can trust God enough to tell Him when we’ve done wrong?
Discussion with Older Kids
- What are some ways you show Jesus is important to you? What makes this tough sometimes?
- How should we respond when we recognize we have done something wrong toward God or other people?
Discussion with Teens
- What is your relationship with Jesus like right now? Do you feel close or far from Him? Why? What are some places where it is easy to show that Jesus is important to you? What are some places it is harder to talk about Jesus?
- What are some of the hard things that the Bible calls us to do? When have you messed up and fallen short of that standard? What happens when we go to God with our mess ups and sin?
Memory Verse
“Every day I was with you within the temple grounds teaching, and you did not arrest Me; but this has taken place so that the Scriptures will be fulfilled.” Mark 14:49
Prayer
Pray to be strengthened in your relationship with Christ and live depending on Him instead of depending on yourself.
