Wisdom

In verses 6-8, Paul explains that if leaders had had more wisdom during Jesus’ day, he wouldn’t have been crucified.

Marys

In Matthew 28:1-10, we learn that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were the first two devoted followers to learn that Jesus rose from the dead. (The guards on-site learned a bit sooner that something big was going on!)

Resurrections

In Matthew 27:52-54, we learn that “many” people were resurrected right after Jesus’ death.

However, they were not observed until after Jesus’ own resurrection. I wonder where they stayed from Friday through Sunday?

The Curtain

As Jesus cried out and gave up his spirit, the curtain in the temple ripped.

If people had torn it, the curtain would have ripped from bottom to top.

The curtain tore from top to bottom. God opened up the Holy of Holies to everyone. We all have direct access, via prayer, to God the Father.

Despair

In Psalm 22, we read about King David’s despair.

Jesus quotes verse 1 as he hangs on the cross. Matthew 27:45-46 may be the darkest scene in the whole Bible.

If David and Jesus lived through these horrible times, it’s no surprise that we face pain and suffering, too.

Outline of Mark 15

1. Jesus Tried by Pilate
2. Jesus Mocked by Soldiers
3. Jesus Crucified
4. “ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?”
5. Jesus Buried by Joseph of Arimethea
   

Mark 15 Audio