Part 43: Mark 14:37-52

• Why does Peter need specific instruction to “watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation”?

• Peter was too busy to watch and pray
• Peter was timid about his own abilities

• Peter had anticipated the dangers he would face

• He needed correction as he overestimated the strength of his faith

• How does the instruction to "watch and pray" address Peter’s overconfidence?

• The instruction to 'watch and pray' is a sign of weakness for Peter
• Watching and praying are actions that presuppose his weakness

• Watching and praying will increase Peter's overconfidence

• Peter should have relied on prayer in addition to his own strength

• What does Jesus mean when he says “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”? 

• The quote refers to the struggle between good and evil spirits.
• It means that the spirit is always strong, but because the body is always weak, we cannot reach our goals

• Jesus is highlighting the importance of physical strength over spiritual strength.
• Believers are not always able to practice the righteousness they want to because of the limitations of their body

• Which of the following will NOT help us overcome the weak flesh?

• Praying

• Identifying others as the source of our sin

• Avoiding situations that tempt us to sin

• An attitude that accepts discomfort

Which disciple struck the servant of the high priest?

• Peter

• James

• John

• Judas

How can one guard themselves from acting recklessly when trying to honour God?

• Rely on personal judgment and how one feels in the moment

• Knowing God, and having habits that result in godly character change

• Try to make mistakes then analyse why they were mistakes

• Disregard self-reflection, act without considering intentions

How is the injustice of Jesus’ arrest emphasised?

• Betrayal by a close friend, arrested out of public view

• truthful accusations, legal trial

• Divine intervention, just accusations

• Miraculous escape, voluntary surrender

• How does Jesus’ response to his arrest show what he ultimately values?

• Jesus ultimately values the comfort of his disciples

• Jesus ultimately values divine retribution against his enemies.

• Jesus ultimately values fulfilling scripture over his own wellbeing.

• Jesus ultimately values self-preservation above all else.

Why does John Calvin think the young man is mentioned in vv51-52?

• To explain the dress code of the time

• To emphasis the wickedness of the mob

• To add flavour to the story

• To explain what happened to Lazarus