As Jesus hung there on that old Roman cross, one would think that nothing else could compare to the torment that He had just endured. Yet, as it seems, the final blow to Christ’s spirit was not that the soldiers and priests were insulting Him; it was the fact that those, who just a week [...]
As Mark transitions from a message of servanthood as seen with Simon bearing Christ’s cross, to one of insurmountable agony and pain, it becomes clear that Mark could not bear to detail the horrific account of being crucified. “The Greek word translated for ‘crucified,’ which is stauroō, means ‘to stake,’ or ‘to fortify with driven [...]
“And they crucified him” (Mark 15:24). What a simple statement that holds a multitude of beliefs, opinions, and emotions. With all four Gospels conveying an account of the last few hours of Christ’s life, I’ve always been partial to Mark’s version because of it’s simplicity and ability to draw the reader into really thinking about [...]
By Pastor Steven R. Dodd
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