How Jesus Used His Trial To Teach Christology: The Mark Series pt 62 (14:53-72)

Mark is one of the favorite books of skeptics of Christianity. They will sometimes say that it has "low Christology" (a low view of who Jesus was) and suggest that this is evidence that belief in the deity of Christ came not from Jesus and the apostles teachings but from other people "developing" Christianity afterward. Others will claim that orthodox Christian teaching about how Jesus died on the cross to suffer the just punishment of our sins so that we could be forgiven, as an atoning sacrifice, is an invention of Christians coming centuries after the time of Christ and the apostles. One of the reasons I love the book of Mark is because a careful study of it shows that all of those claims are false. In today's study we will look at Jesus on trial before the high priest and we'll see that there are two major lessons that Jesus wants to teach everyone about the nature of the Messiah. The Messiah is divine and the Messiah must suffer and die for the sins of others. Not only do these two teachings refute how some have distorted the Gospel of Mark, these teachings are actually central to the whole Gospel. They come at the climax of Mark's message and they reveal that the divine nature and the atoning work of the Messiah are absolutely essential in the Gospel of Mark.

I love this stuff!

This is part 62 of the Mark Series, going verse by verse through the Gospel of Mark. Today we are in chapter 14:53-72.


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[anne-marierush]

Stop apologizing for the length of your videos. We are learning SO MUCH from listening, and I for one could listen ALL DAY!!

[lydiawilsey]

“Peter’s not such a terrible loser, he’s just kinda like you and me.” Nice way to put it.

[lionoffireministries]

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[Elise_Coupler]

I vote for a John series at one point Pastor Mike 🤗 I LOVE the Mark series! I'm learning so much in both knowledge and application. Thank you!

[anne-marierush]

It's so shocking to even conceive how brutal He was treated. My mind blocks it out to a degree as I just can't handle it.😥

[mattoberlander]

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[richardmills]

Hey Mike, As always great teaching. I learned so much. I love how you get down in the weeds and really dig deep into the scriptures. If you took 3 hours for your teaching I'd still watch it. Maybe not in one sitting but I'd watch. No need to worry about the length. In the Army we have a saying; "Train to standard NOT to time". Keep up the standard Mike.

[martingagnon]

Mike I wish you would unapologetically do your study. As you said if people find it too long they can always cut out and come back later. You have so much to teach us.

[steadfastdisciple]

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Lord, please continue to bless His labor and keep Him True to your Word. Amina.

[jasonlochary]

Jesus is definitely not confused. To the Sanhedrin. You are judging me now. One day I will be judging you. That made me smile. I love it.

[benjitime]

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[Mehcool]

This was a very important message Mike, especially for the day we’re living in. It’s going to become more and more difficult to repay persecution with kindness, but we must endure until the end. Fortunately, our God has already overcome the world, and gives us peace even in tribulation.

[mitchking]

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[karricompton]

Thank you so much, again, Mike, for your teaching. I can find this type of study nowhere else and just love listening to you explain things. 🙌

[annaboshier]

Thank you Mike for this weeks Mark study. These last 5 weeks especially have been just so incredible. So thankful to God for the gift he’s given you of teaching. My heart is so full. His Word is so rich and deep❤️