Christ Our Faithful Shepherd

CHRIST OUR FAITHFUL SHEPHERD
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 6/23/2019
Mark 14:26-72

Sermon Theme – Jesus is the faithful Shepherd who submits to the will of the Father and willingly drinks the cup of God's wrath by laying down His life for His sheep. In response, Jesus calls us, NOT in our own resolve to be faithful, BUT to rest in His faithfulness.

I. Faithlessness Predicted (Mark 14:26-31)
    A. God Will Strike
    B. Sheep Will Scatter
    C. Peter Will Deny

II. Faithfulness Pressed & Pledged (Mark 14:32-42)
    A. The Prayer and Jesus' Submission
    B. The Cup and God's Wrath
    C. The Ignorance and Disciples' Stupor

III. Faithfulness Pressed & Prevailed (Mark 14:43-65)
    A. Jesus Is Betrayed
    B. Jesus Is Abandoned
    C. Jesus Is Falsely Accused
    D. Jesus Is Faithful in His Testimony

IV. Faithlessness Portrayed (Mark 14:66-72)
    A. The Denial of Jesus
    B. The Hope of Restoration
        1. Beware of Resting in Your Own Resolve
        2. Be Resting Fully in Christ's Faithfulness