Betrayed, Bound, Forsaken, Stricken

BETRAYED, BOUND, FORSAKEN, STRICKEN
TEXT: Mark 14:43-52
SUMMARY: Because the conflict represented in this passage is spiritual and not merely physical, the various responses to Christ in this passage ― to betray Him, bind Him, to forsake Him and even worse ― are broadly characteristic of man's response to Christ and the gospel in all ages.

I. HE WAS BETRAYED.
A. The Savior Betrayed.
B. The Savior's Servant Betrayed.

II. HE WAS BOUND.
A. The Sovereign Lord ― Arrested and Bound?
B. A Spiritual Conflict.

III. HE WAS FORSAKEN.
A. "ALL Forsook Him and Fled."
B. Prophetic Significance.

IV. HE WAS STRICKEN.
A. A Fountain for Sin.
B. No Pain Without Purpose.