The Tree

In this text, we see the supreme sign of Jesus’ obedience to God and love for sinners. He suffers and dies for our sins and not His own thereby making a way for sinners to be welcomed back into relationship with a holy God. Mark depicts for us the central event of our faith and confirms for us that this is truly the Messiah who has come to offer His life as a ransom for many.

Mark 15:21-39

Main Point: Jesus died so that we might truly live

Text Breakdown - 4 Ironic Truths about the Cross
I. He was stripped naked so we could be clothed with His righteousness (15:21-24)
II. He was counted with sinners though He was sinless (15:25-27)
III. He saved others but would not save Himself (15:29-32)
IV. He was forsaken by God so that we might have access to God (15:33-39)

4 Applications from the Cross:
1) The Cross reveals a new way to live
2) The Cross reveals that God does not take sin lightly
3) The Cross reveals God's amazing love for sinners
4) The Cross reveals God entered into our shame, pain, and suffering