What No One But Jesus Saw Coming!

Mark

Who is This Jesus?

What No One But Jesus Saw Coming!

Mark 14:43-65

1.Jesus was (Judas)

Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. Vs. 43-45

2. Jesus was (The Crowd)

The men seized Jesus and arrested him.  Vs. 46

Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. John 18:4-6

3. Jesus was (Peter)

Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. Vs. 47

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? Matthew 26:52-53

4. Jesus was (Disciples)

Then everyone deserted him and fled. A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, he fled naked, leaving his garment behind.

Vs. 50-52

5. Jesus was and (Religious Leaders)

Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” The high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked. “You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think? They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Vs. 61-65

Why’d This All Have To Happen?

To Fulfill

“Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.”  Vs. 48-49

To Accomplish His

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45