For the past few weeks, we’ve been reading Mark’s account of the trial of Jesus and the judgments made against him by the Jewish leaders and by Pilate. Even now, in today’s passage, as he hangs from a Roman cross,… Read More
Deafening Silence
The story of Jesus’ life as told by Mark, is written so as to force the reader to make a decision about Jesus. Whether it’s an action of Jesus (e.g. miracle, teaching) or a reaction from Jesus (before false charges… Read More
The Spirit is Willing But the Flesh is Weak
Peter was passionate and insisted he would remain faithful to his Master. Within a few short hours he had failed miserably. He learned, and we should too, that while the spirit may be willing, the flesh is weak. How can… Read More
Resolute
Last week we saw Jesus in anguish, pouring out His heart in prayer. The conclusion was that Jesus resolved to become the sin-bearer and endure the wrath of God in order to provide a pathway back to the Father. Today,… Read More
The Father’s Will in the Son’s Pain
You could say that a person’s life is like a tube of toothpaste – when pressure is applied what is on the inside will be revealed. Likewise, in our passage today, we will consider the anguish that Jesus experiences reveals… Read More
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