Study Preparation and Discussion Questions - Mark 14.53-72
In the High Priest's House
Recommended Preparation
1) Mark For Everyone, pages 201-205
2) Jesus the King, Chapter 9, The End
3) Tim Keller Sermon, Christ's Confession
Discussion Questions
1) This is another example of a "Markan sandwich" of the two parallel stories of Mark and Jesus, inviting us to contrast the two stories . How does Mark contrast Jesus and Peter (vv. 53-54, 61-62, 66-71)?
2) What different charges are leveled against Jesus (vv. 55-64)
3) When the high priest asks Jesus if he is the Mesiah, his answer draws on Psalm 110 and Daniel 7:13 which the high priest immediately calls blasphemy. Take a look at these two passages. How do you understand the claim that Jesus is making?
1) Mark For Everyone, pages 201-205
2) Jesus the King, Chapter 9, The End
3) Tim Keller Sermon, Christ's Confession
Discussion Questions
1) This is another example of a "Markan sandwich" of the two parallel stories of Mark and Jesus, inviting us to contrast the two stories . How does Mark contrast Jesus and Peter (vv. 53-54, 61-62, 66-71)?
2) What different charges are leveled against Jesus (vv. 55-64)
3) When the high priest asks Jesus if he is the Mesiah, his answer draws on Psalm 110 and Daniel 7:13 which the high priest immediately calls blasphemy. Take a look at these two passages. How do you understand the claim that Jesus is making?