Offenses

Mark 14:27 - Warning from God

June 14, 2026

Warning from God #

Mark 14:27-31

Introduction

We are in the last days of Jesus. The disciples are about to pass some of the most difficult trials in their life. Jesus has warned them, but they simply didn’t understand.

I. Offenses will come (Mark 14:27) #

  • Jesus is the perfect example! He never sinned, nor did wrong!
  • Offend - 3. to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done

A. Offenses come in many forms #

  • Jesus is sinless, and didn’t do anything wrong, and the disciples were still offended!

i. Jesus would die #

  • Jesus had told the disciples, but they had it in their minds, He was the Messiah, and therefore would setup his reign now, they would not see the real plan.
  • Jesus plan was to die, we see it clearly now!

John 1:29 — The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

Proverbs1 8:17

April 8, 2020

Proverbs 18:17

Introduction

I. Diligence (Pro 18:17) #

Prov. 18:17 ¶ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

A. First report #

1. Two siblings… the first one that can get to the parent, and give a report… will spin it to make sure they appear right #

2. If you only listen to one side of the story… you will likely side with that person. #

  • There are always those who are more than willing to run around and give their story so others will feel bad for them.
  • There is always another side to the story, if you only take the one side, you will not know the full truth.
  • Vs 13 – He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

B. Two ears #

  • We should always be careful to look for both sides.
  • Justice resides somewhere in the middle of both stories.

II. Casting lots (Proverbs 18:18) #

Prov. 18:18 ¶ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.