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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