TITLE:  Is it I?
TEXT:  Mark 14:17-21
PROPOSITION:  Soul searching is hard work.
QUESTION:  Who?
KEY WORD:  Actions
SCRIPTURE READING:  Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. In communion we “examine ourselves” (1 Corinthians 11:28)
2. As we think about our faith – 2 Corinthians 13:5
3. Today we will sit at the table with the apostles and Jesus.
4. We will “examine ourselves” and ask, “Lord, it is I?
5. Greek construction shows, “It is not I, is it?” (Expecting a NO response)

Betray – traitor

1. Awful to contemplate
2. It would not be me, would it?
3. Would you betray Christ?

Deny

1. Mark 14:30-31 – Peter
2. Mark 14:66-72 – 3 times
3. Then the rooster began to crow.
4. Are you denying Christ in your conduct and example?

Leave – (deliberate decision)

1. John 16:32 You will be scattered and leave me alone
2. Mark 14:50 Then they all forsook him and fled.
3. Are you making a decision to leave Christ?

Drift away – John 6:60-68

1. Jesus taught about eternal life and resurrection
2. Some said, Hard saying, I can’t understand it. (60)
3. Jesus asked, “Will you also go away?” (67)
4. Peter – To whom can we go? (68)
5. Are you drifting away? (Hebrews 2:1)

Unbelief

1. Hebrews 3:12 Beware, enter in a heart of unbelief
2. Apostles upbraided – unbelief – Mark 16:14
3. Thomas – John 20:24-29
4. Has unbelief entered your heart?

Not Ready

1. Matthew 24:44 Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour you do not expect
2. Parable of 10 Virgins – Matthew 25:1-13
3. Parable of Talents – Matthew 25:14-30
4. Glimpse into judgment day – Matthew 25:31-46
5. Are you ready for judgment day?