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 Mark 8:31 (KJV) And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.

Mark 11:27 (KJV) And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,

Mark 14:43(KJV) And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

The Chief Priests, The Scribes and The Elders they have, with the help of Judas Iscarot’s kiss, gotten Jesus. How did they know they had the right man?

Mark 14:45 (KJV) And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. It was Peter who jumps into action and cuts of a ear Mark 14:47 (KJV) And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. We know it was Peter and we know the mans name of the servant's ear that hit the ground. John 18:10 (KJV) Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

That’s just great but what are three men against a great multitude that are armed? So what did they do? It’s time to step up to the plate; did you not each say you would die with the Lord? It’s time to die! Sit back get the popcorn and let’s read how these disciple fought to their death. 

Mark 14:50 (KJV) And they all forsook him, and fled. Do what? Run! Not you brave men who were just a few verses ago willing to die and now when it’s time all we see is a cloud of dust. Oh don’t get to hard on them there’s not many who will give their life for others. It was a long time ago and most have forgotten a Marine by the name of Thomas Craig on a day in February 1968. When a live grenade was thrown by the Vietnam army. By the quick thinking of Thomas Craig he runs and covers the grenade with his body. Yes he lost his life but he saved many and once again I say there are few that will give their life for others. No, there was no big write up, just a broken body sent back home. How do you say thanks, for such an action of another??? Jesus Christ heads to Calvary to die for us all. How or have you thanked Him today?