Mark 14:13-16

Mark 14:13-16

[13] And  he sendeth forth  two  of his  disciples,  and  saith  unto them,  Go ye  into  the city,  and  there shall meet  a man  bearing  a pitcher  of water:  follow  him.  [14] And  wheresoever  he shall go in,  say ye  to the goodman of the house,  The Master  saith,  Where  the guestchamber,  where  I shall eat  the passover  with  disciples?  [15] And  he  will shew  a large  upper room  furnished  and prepared:  there  make ready  [16] And  his  disciples  went forth,  and  came  into  the city,  and  found  as  he had said  unto them:  and  they made ready  the passover. 

What does Mark 14:13-16 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The two disciples were Peter and John ( Luke 22:8). Normally women carried water, so a man carrying a water jar would not be hard to find. Perhaps the man carrying a water jar was a prearranged signal. Obviously Jesus had made arrangements to provide for His disciples" needs, but the Twelve had certain responsibilities in addition, namely, the preparation of the food.
"He Who was born in a "hostelry"-Katalyma-was content to ask for His last Meal in a Katalyma." [1]
The whole record shows Jesus" sovereign control over the destinies of Himself and His disciples. Even as He approached the Cross Jesus was aware of and caring for His disciples. Nevertheless they had responsibilities as well. All of this is instructive for the teachable disciple who reads this account.