Jesus’ farewell in the upper room 14:12-26Mark’s account of what happened in the upper room is divisible into three parts: the preparations for the meal, Jesus’ announcement of His betrayal, and His institution of the Lord’s Supper. read more
2. Jesus’ sufferings because of desertion 14:12-52The Servant’s sufferings in anticipation of His death continue in this section of the text. They centered around two events, Jesus’ observance of the Passover with His disciples and His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane with His Father. read more
The announcement of Jesus’ betrayal 14:17-21 (cf. Matthew 26:20-25; Luke 22:14, 21-23; John 13:21-30)Mark did not record all that happened in the upper room. He stressed the announcement of Jesus’ betrayal and Jesus’ explanation of the significance of the bread and wine. read more
Originally the Jews ate the Passover standing (cf. Exodus 12:11). However in Jesus’ day they customarily reclined to eat it. [Note: Mishnah Pesachim 10:1.] "To betray a friend after eating a meal with him was, and still is, regarded as the worst kind of treachery in the Middle East [cf. Psalms 41:9]." [Note: Wessel, p. 759.] The disciples heard for the first time that one of them would betray Jesus. Mark’s account stresses Jesus’ identification of His betrayer as one of the Twelve. read more
The disciples’ grief expressed sadness at this announcement. Their question was a protestation of innocence but with a tinge of self-distrust. It expected a negative answer, but it was a question. Judas’ motive in asking was obviously different from the others. Jesus’ answer again implied the treachery of the betrayer. It also gave him an opportunity to repent since Jesus did not name him. read more
Jesus explained that His betrayal was part of divine purpose that the Old Testament had predicted (e.g., Psalms 22; Isaiah 53). Nevertheless the betrayer would bear the responsibility for his deed and would pay a severe penalty."The fact that God turns the wrath of man to his praise does not excuse the wrath of man." [Note: Cranfield, The Gospel . . ., p. 424.] The seriousness of Judas’ act was in direct proportion to the innocence of the person he betrayed (cf. Mark 14:9). "By whom the Son of... read more
14:18 who (d-25) Not to designate the person, but the character, as adding to grief. see Psalms 41:9 . read more
14:20 who (d-13) Not to designate the person, but the character, as adding to grief. see Psalms 41:9 . read more
The Last Supper. Arrest and Trial of Jesus1, 2. A council of the Priests against Jesus (Matthew 26:1; Luke 22:1). See on Mt.3-9. The anointing at Bethany (Matthew 26:6; John 12:1). See on Mt and Jn.10, 11. Judas betrays Jesus (Matthew 26:14; Luke 22:3). See on Mt.12-16. Preparations for the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17; Luke 22:7). See on Mt.17-26. The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20; Luke 22:14; John 13-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23). See on Mt, Lk, Jn, 1 Cor.24. The new testament] RV ’the covenant.’ RM... read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 14:1-52
A. The Servant’s anticipation of suffering 14:1-52Several themes peak in this section. Here we have the clearest evidence that Jesus was the Messiah and the Son of God (cf. Mark 1:1; Mark 8:29). Here, too, Jesus’ conflict with the religious leaders, His foes, came to a head (cf. Mark 3:1; Mark 3:6; Mark 11:18; Mark 12:12). The ignorance and selfishness of Jesus’ disciples, His friends, also peaked (cf. Mark 3:19; Mark 6:1-6; Mark 8:31 to Mark 10:52). Finally, the Servant’s ministry climaxed in... read more