“When You Fail (And You Will)” | Mark 14:27-42 | Matt Carlson

We all want to be strong. To show up when it matters and be the kind of person Jesus can count on. But what happens when your strength runs out? When your resolve cracks and your best intentions collapse? In this message from Mark 14:27–42, we look at the night Jesus’ closest friends failed Him and discover the beauty of a Savior who never fails us. Strength isn’t found in trying harder. It’s found in trusting the One who lives in us.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

What are some ways we, like Peter, tend to put confidence in our own strength or spiritual performance?

What does it look like to let your failure become a “portal of grace” instead of a source of shame?

Jesus didn’t hide his distress in Gethsemane. How might honesty about your weakness actually deepen your dependence and connection with God and others?

Where in your life are you living before the “but” and letting feelings or circumstances have the final word?

What would it look like for us to help each other “stay awake” to live aware of His strength in us instead of running on self-effort?

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