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JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS

JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS
Mark 15:33-47

Key Verse: 15:34

1. Jesus’ cry  from the cross (33-34).
On the day Jesus died, there was darkness at noon for three hours. Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (34). This fulfilled prophecy (Ps 22:1) and also expressed the pain of carrying the sins of the world and feeling separated from God. Jesus bore our sins on the cross, and by his wounds we are healed (1Pe 2:24; Isa 53:5).

2. A torn curtain, a centurion’s confession (35-41).
Some misunderstood that Jesus was calling Elijah and offered him wine vinegar on a sponge. With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The temple curtain was torn in two, signifying access to God through Christ’s atoning death. The centurion there confessed, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” (39). He never saw a man die like Jesus did. Jesus’ death opened the way to God for Gentiles like the centurion. Many women who cared for Jesus also witnessed his death.

3. Jesus was buried (42-47).
Joseph of Arimathea boldly went to Pilate asking for Jesus’ body, and it was given to him. Two women also saw where he was buried.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, you died on the cross to take our sins upon yourself and give us access to the Father’s kingdom. You are worthy of eternal thanks and praise.

One Word: Jesus’ death opened the way to God




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