While Jesus was still speaking to His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas arrived, leading an armed crowd. With a kiss of betrayal, the Son of God was handed over to be arrested. In this powerful episode, we’ll explore what really happened in that moment — and what it teaches us about loyalty, fear, courage, and divine control — in Mark 14:43-50.

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In today’s episode, we walk with Jesus into the Garden of Gethsemane — a place of deep anguish, honest prayer, and complete surrender. Just as olives are pressed to release their oil, Jesus was pressed under the weight of the world’s sins so He could fulfill His purpose as the perfect sacrifice.

We explore: • Jesus’ emotional anguish and what it teaches us about honesty with God. • The meaning behind the “cup” and why Jesus prayed for it to pass. • What true surrender looks like — “Not my will, but Yours be done.” • Why the disciples fell asleep and how it mirrors our own spiritual unawareness. • How Jesus won the battle in prayer before He ever faced the cross.

You will walk away encouraged, strengthened, and challenged to surrender your will to God — and to keep praying until peace replaces pressure.

Heart Check Questions: • What is God pressing out of you? • Where do you need to “stay awake” spiritually? • Are you willing to pray until peace comes?

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Peter boldly declared that he would never deny Jesus, but before sunrise, he failed three times. In this episode, we explore what Jesus’ prediction reveals about human weakness, overconfidence, and the grace that restores us when we fall short.

Join Vanessa Upkins on My Bible Life Podcast as we walk verse-by-verse through Mark 14:26–31 and discover what it really means to stay faithful when the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why did they sing hymns, and what were they called?
2. Why Peter’s confidence turned into denial.
3. What Jesus’ prediction revealed about His foreknowledge and mercy.
4. Why Jesus’ love never changes, even when we fail.
5. How to respond when your spirit is willing, but your flesh is weak.

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This Is My Body | Jesus Institutes the Lord’s Supper | Mark 14:22–25

In this powerful Bible study, we dive into Mark 14:22–25 where Jesus transforms the Passover meal into a sacred moment of covenant — The Lord’s Supper. Discover what Jesus meant when He said, “This is My Body,” and how the bread and cup reveal His sacrifice, love, and promise of eternal life.

Whether you call it Communion or the Lord’s Supper, this study will deepen your understanding of what it means to remember Christ’s sacrifice and live in covenant with Him.

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In this episode of My Bible Life, we step into the sacred and tense scene of The Last Supper — Jesus' final meal before the cross. As He sits with His disciples to celebrate the Passover, He reveals that one of them will betray Him. This meal is more than tradition — it's a moment of prophecy, heartbreak, and divine purpose.

You’ll discover:

• Why the timing of this meal matters
• How betrayal can sit close to trust
• The spiritual significance of Passover in Jesus’ final week
• How to examine your own heart before the Lord

In this episode of My Bible Life, we step into the sacred and tense scene of The Last Supper — Jesus' final meal before the cross. As He sits with His disciples to celebrate the Passover, He reveals that one of them will betray Him. This meal is more than tradition — it's a moment of prophecy, heartbreak, and divine purpose.

You’ll discover:

• Why the timing of this meal matters
• How betrayal can sit close to trust
• The spiritual significance of Passover in Jesus’ final week
• How to examine your own heart before the Lord

⏱️ Timestamps / Verses 00:00 Pre-Intro 01:10 Welcome & Overview 02:45 Scripture Reading and Prayer 05:15 Backstory and Historical Context 06:10 Verse 12 06:26 What is Passover? 08:06 What is the Feast of Unleavened Bread? 10:07 Heart Check 10:50 Verses 13 – 15 13:31 Verse 16 13:52 Verses 17 – 18 14:47 Heart Check 15:44 Verses 19 & 20 17:40 Judas’ Heart, Jesus’ Grace & (Verse 21) 22:10 5 Key Takeaways 23:48 Closing Prayer & Next Week’s Preview

📖 Scriptures Reference:

Matthew 26:17-25; Luke 22:7-13; John 13:18-30; Exodus: 12 & 13; Psalm 41:9; Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew 5:14; Romans 12:2; Luke 6:37

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In this episode of My Bible Life, we examine Mark 14:10–11, where Judas, one of the twelve, agrees to betray Jesus. His decision wasn't sudden — it was a heart posture that grew over time.

Was it just about the money, or was it something deeper? We’ll look at the danger of misplaced loyalty, the power of greed, and how to guard our hearts from subtle spiritual compromise.

It’s not just a story of betrayal — it’s a warning and a wake-up call to examine our hearts.

What you’ll learn in this study:

• What does the Bible tell us about Judas Iscariot?
• What happens to loyalty when Judas's greed and hidden motives are confronted with temptation?
• What happens when sin grows if left unchecked, and what can we do about it?

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Timestamps

Time

Topic: Judas Betrays Jesus |Love of Money Over Loyalty

0:00

Intro, Welcome

2:19

The Reading: Mark 14:10-11

2:47

Prayer

3:21

Backstory Summary

4:33

Verse 10 Explained

4:53

Who was Judas Iscariot?

6:51

Verse 11 Explained

7:29

What happens to loyalty when tempted?

10:47

Fulfillment of Prophecy

12:47

How Hidden Sin grows when left unchecked & Story

16:25

How can we apply this to our lives? Weekly Challenge

17:43

Prayer & Closing

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The Beautiful Offering | The Anointing at Bethany | Mark 14:3–9

In this episode of My Bible Life, we dive into one of the most powerful acts of love and devotion in Scripture: the anointing of Jesus at Bethany. A woman breaks open an alabaster jar of costly perfume and pours it over Jesus, preparing Him for His burial. While others saw waste, Jesus saw worship — and declared her offering would be remembered wherever the gospel is preached.

What you’ll learn in this study:

• The cultural and prophetic meaning of anointing in Bible times
• Why Mary’s act was both extravagant and prophetic
• How does this story connect with the widow’s offering in Mark 12
• What true sacrificial giving looks like for us today
• How can we offer our own “beautiful offering” to God in everyday life

Join us as we reflect on what it means to live a life poured out in worship.

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Timestamps:

Time

Topic

0:00

Pre-Intro, Welcome

2:22

The Reading: Mark 14:3-9

3:00

Backstory Summary

4:16

Verse 3 Explained: Where is Bethany? What happened?

7:04

Who is the Woman?

8:35

Verse 4 & 5 Explained

9:44

How much is 300 Denari?

11:08

Verse 6,7,8 Explained

12:36

History & Culture about Anointing

19:40

Takeaway: Two women & two different sacrifices

20:44

Prayer, Closing, Weekly Challenge

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The Plot to Kill Jesus | Darkness Behind the Scenes | Mark 14:1–2

In this short but powerful Bible study, we examine how the religious leaders were secretly plotting to kill Jesus — not during the feast, but behind closed doors.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why spiritual darkness can hide behind religious systems
• How fear and pride drove leaders to silence Jesus
• Why God's plan cannot be stopped by human schemes

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