Bible Reading Group
The gospel of Mark
Chapter 14
Jesus anointed at Bethany (Mark 14:1–11)
1. Use a Bible dictionary to find out what happened at the Passover/Feast of Unleavened Bread.
• Was there anything special about the lamb?
• When was the lamb killed?
• How does all of this relate to what was happening to Jesus at that time?
2. A woman poured perfume on Jesus’ head. Why did she do this?
3. Using your cross references, see if those who complained about the waste of
perfume were genuine in their complaints.
4. Jesus said that what the woman had done would be told in memory of her. Did
this happen?
5. Why did Judas wish to betray Jesus?
The Lord’s supper (Mark 14:12–26)
6. Find an Old Testament prophecy that shows that it was significant that the betrayer ate with Jesus. (Hint: John 13 quotes this scripture)
7. At the Last Supper (or Lord’s supper) what did Jesus share with the twelve
disciples?
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8. Jesus was not just sharing an ordinary meal with the twelve disciples. What was
the meaning of each of the parts of the meal?
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9. Does the Lord’s supper hold any significance for us in the twenty-first century?
Jesus predicts Peter’s denial (Mark 14:27–31)
10. Jesus predicted Peter’s denial of him. Did it happen? Give a reference.
11. Have you ever been determined to stand up for Jesus, even when it is an unpopular thing to do, and then failed? How did you feel?
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Bible Reading Group: The gospel of Mark, chapter 14
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Gethsemane (Mark 14:32–42)
12. Find Gethsemane on a map of Jerusalem.
13. Why did Jesus want to pray at that time?
Jesus arrested (Mark 14:43–52)
14. Why did Judas arrange to kiss Jesus? Didn’t those arresting him know who Jesus
was?
15. At this difficult time, Jesus was able to think of others above himself. Use cross
references to find out what happened to the servant with his ear cut off.
16. Jesus said “the scriptures must be fulfilled". Which scriptures was he referring
to?
Before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:53–65)
17. Use a Bible dictionary to find out what the Sanhedrin was.
18. Why did the chief priests, elders and teachers want to put Jesus to death?
19. Jesus did not defend himself.
• What Old Testament prophet predicted this?
• Are you able to remain silent when people speak against you?
20. Finally Jesus answered the high priest’s question.
• Why did he answer this question?
• Why did he give more information than they had asked?
• Why did the high priest say this was blasphemy? Was it?
Peter disowns Jesus (Mark 14:66–72)
21. List the three responses of Peter when he was recognized as Jesus’ disciple:
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22. When the cock crowed, Peter realized he had betrayed Jesus.
• What was Peter’s reaction?
• Would God be pleased with this reaction?
• What is our reaction when we realize we have done wrong?