The Betrayal of Jesus

Mark's gospel has focused our attention on how Jesus predicts what will happen to him, and it happens just as he says.

Jesus is Lord. The cross is not an accident. The cross was no surprise to the Lord – and neither were the events surrounding the cross.

Tonight we look particularly at the betrayal and desertion of Jesus.

Matthew's account of this night is loaded with scripture. Mark does less – which calls attention to the scriptures that he does quote – especially to Zechariah 9-14.