Bible Questions: Mark 14:12-21

I have written these questions based on the sermon "Food, Wine and Treason" by Matt Kennedy.


Text: Mark 14:12-21 

1. [App] What is the most important meal of the year for your (extended) family? What makes family meal times so intimate and memorable?

2. [v.12] Even though Jesus is wanted by the Sanhedrin and authorities, He is not scared or living a fugitive life. Why is Jesus seemingly unafraid of His accusers or upcoming death?

3. [v.13-15] The man who allows Jesus to use the Upper Room, seems willing to sacrifice his security, effort, and time for the sake of Jesus. Is it always necessary for us to make similar sacrifices when choosing to follow Jesus?

4. [v.16] Despite the recklessness or forgetfulness of the disciples, the plans for the Passover meal happens without any problems. Why should we be comforted by the fact that Jesus already has a plan for our lives despite our fallacies, sins and failures?

5. [John 13:8] Jesus tells Peter, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” What makes this statement so important in both the historical context and with the church of believers today?

6. [v.20-21] Keeping in mind that Judas is ministering with Jesus during most of Jesus’ three year ministry, how can Jesus have compassion for Judas knowing his betrayal all along?

7. [v.20-21] If Jesus knows that Judas will betray Him, why bother giving Judas a final warning?