Unexpected Preparations | The Gospel of Mark: The End is Just the Beginning | Week 46

Big Idea: Jesus always prepares His people.  Jesus demonstrated to His disciples that He was in total control of the situation (Mark 14:12-16) and knew exactly what would happen next. (Mark 14:17-21)  --In what area of your life are you tempted to forget that God knows what will happen next and that He is in control? --In what area of your life do you struggle to believe that God is actively orchestrating everything for your ultimate good?  Jesus told His disciples that He would go ahead of them. (Mark 14:26-31)  God promises to prepare us for suffering - and often prepares us through our suffering. --Can you identify a difficult season or experience that God sovereignly prepared you for beforehand? --Can you identify a difficult season or experience that God used to prepare you for future opportunities?  Next Steps: Ask yourself: What’s your next small step of obedience? Find more series resources at whoisgrace.com/mark.