# Mark Chapter 14
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## Summary
In this passage we arrive at Jerusalem two days prior to the passover feast. Jesus is anointed for death by a woman and defends her against those who become indignant at the cost of her gift. Jesus makes arrangements for his disciples and he to be together during pass over. Jesus breaks bread with his disciples and encourages them to do likewise in rememberence of him. 

Jesus foretells his betrayal and Peter's denial, and proceeds to Gethsemane where he prays and his disciples keep watch (but actually fall asleep repeatedly). Jesus is betrayed and arrested and the disciples scatted. Peter then denies Jesus three times and the cock crows.

## Imagery and Themes

Following on from what appears to have been an apocalyptic prophecy, this is a sombre passage within which we see preparations made for Jesus death. The annointing is a foreshadowing as is Jesus own predictions. Formerly when questioned up to this point Jesus has never directly addressed the issue of who he is particularly to the religious elite. Yet before the Pharasies he makes the claim. Perhaps this lends creedence to the notion that Jesus deliberately conceals his identity to prevent a premature death.

Curiously one can't but help wondering if the naked young man that flee's in terror during the arrest is the same young man that left disheartened after being told to sell everything and give to the poor. There is no answer here but certainly it's an odd inclusion and leads one to wonder if symbolically demonstrates the cost of following Jesus.

Thematically the communion with his disciples contrasts starkly with his betrayal and 'trial' before judges. This is a serious Jesus. Not the kick ass Jesus we have come to see exhibiting his wisdom in dealings with the religious. Instead he is committed humbly to the events that are about to unfold with a resolute humility. It is moving his compassion for his disciples in Gethsemane and the finality with which he breaks bread. There is a quiet fatalism within this passage which is both unsettling and alarming.