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b'Failing Jesus - a contrast between a poser and a follower1. JudasMark 14:10 \\u2013 \\u201cThen Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought an opportunity to betray him.\\u201dPassover \\u2013 Last SupperMark 14:17 - And when it was evening, he came with the twelve. 18 And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, \\u201cTruly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.\\u201d 19 They began to be sorrowful and to say to him one after another, \\u201cIs it I?\\u201dOne after another \\u2013 \\u201cIs it I\\u201dThe question of ones own fear of failing Jesus20 He said to them, \\u201cIt is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the dish with me. 21 For the Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.\\u201dJohn 13:27 \\u2013 \\u201cThen after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, \\u201cWhat you are going to do, do quickly.\\u201dIn the midst of failure Jesus promises His body & blood \\u2013 Passover is ChristThe Scattering BeginsMark 14:26 \\u2013 \\u201cAnd when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27 And Jesus said to them, \\u201cYou will all fall away, for it is written, \\u2018I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.\\u2019 28 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.\\u201d2. PeterMark 14:29 \\u2013 \\u201cPeter said to him, \\u201cEven though they all fall away, I will not.\\u201d 30 And Jesus said to him, \\u201cTruly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.\\u201d 31 But he said emphatically, \\u201cIf I must die with you, I will not deny you.\\u201d And they all said the same.\\u201dSeparating the Disciples32 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, \\u201cSit here while I pray.\\u201dEven the Inner three fail Jesus33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, \\u201cMy soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.\\u201d 35 And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, \\u201cAbba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.\\u201d 37 And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, \\u201cSimon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour?(Luke 22:45, sleeping for sorrow, exhausted from grief)38 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.\\u201d 39 And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. 40 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him.41 And he came the third time and said to them, \\u201cAre you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.\\u201d (Judas)The BetrayalAnd immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, \\u201cThe one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.\\u201d 45 And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, \\u201cRabbi!\\u201d And he kissed him. 46 And they laid hands on him and seized him. 47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. (Peter)48 And Jesus said to them, \\u201cHave you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the Scriptures be fulfilled.\\u201d 50 And they all left him and fled.Young John Mark\\u201cAnd a young man followed him, with nothing but a linen cloth about his body. And they seized him, 52 but he left the linen cloth and ran away naked.\\u201dJesus arrestedAnd they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together. 54 And Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest.And he was sitting with the guards and warming himself at the fire. 55 Now the chief priests and the whole council were seeking testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but they found none. 56 For many bore false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree. 57 And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, 58 \\u201cWe heard him say, \\u2018I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.\\u2019\\u201d 59 Yet even about this their testimony did not agree. 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, \\u201cHave you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?\\u201d 61 But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, \\u201cAre you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?\\u201d 62 And Jesus said, \\u201cI am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.\\u201d 63 And the high priest tore his garments and said, \\u201cWhat further witnesses do we need? 64 You have heard his blasphemy. What is your decision?\\u201d And they all condemned him as deserving death. 65 And some began to spit on him and to cover his face and to strike him, saying to him, \\u201cProphesy!\\u201d And the guards received him with blows.Peter\\u2019s Denial66 And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, 67 and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, \\u201cYou also were with the Nazarene, Jesus.\\u201d 68 But he denied it, saying, \\u201cI neither know nor understand what you mean.\\u201d And he went out into the gateway and the rooster crowed. 69 And the servant girl saw him and began again to say to the bystanders, \\u201cThis man is one of them.\\u201d 70 But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders again said to Peter, \\u201cCertainly you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.\\u201d 71 But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, \\u201cI do not know this man of whom you speak.\\u201d72 And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, \\u201cBefore the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.\\u201d And he broke down and wept.\\u201dThis is a denial not a betrayalHow do we fail Him?The contrast between a poser and a follower There was Judas who followed but was not of them- betrayed Jesus Peter who denied him in his effort to be faithful he did it wrong There are nine who scattered \\u2013 fear & ignorance A young convert runs away scarred Then you have John who stood faithful through it allDespite all of the failures of his followers Jesus was faithful to us and to the Cross\\u201c...if we are faithless, he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself.\\u201d - 2 Timothy 2:13We may fail but our hearts are set for Him He will be forever faithful to you'