Overconfidence and Failure - Part 1 (Mark 14:26-31)
Bob Schultz, March 1, 2015Part of the Gospel of Mark series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
This week we will study Mark 14:26-31 and will learn the important principle that overconfidence leads to spiritual failure. In this passage, the character of Christ is compared and contrasted with the pride of the disciples. We'll also learn not to trust in the illusion of our own spiritual strength, but instead rely on God's divine resources.
Mark 14:26–31 (Listen)
26 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27 And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ 28 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” 29 Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” 30 And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” 31 But he said emphatically, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all said the same.
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