Mark 15:34 “And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?’ which is translated, ‘My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?'”
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Jesus cries out Psalm 22
Summary of Mark 15:
The chapter begins with Jesus being brought before Pilate, the Roman governor. Jesus is accused by the chief priests, but when questioned by Pilate, Jesus does not respond, astonishing Pilate.
Pilate offers to release a prisoner for the Passover festival. The crowd, influenced by the chief priests, demands the release of Barabbas, a known insurrectionist, instead of Jesus.
Jesus is then sentenced to crucifixion. He is mocked, beaten, and crowned with thorns by Roman soldiers.
The crucifixion of Jesus takes place at Golgotha. Jesus is crucified between two criminals. He is mocked by those passing by, including the chief priests and scribes.
From noon until three in the afternoon, darkness covers the land. At the moment of Jesus’ death, the temple curtain is torn from top to bottom, symbolizing the end of the old covenant and the access to God for all people.
Jesus dies, and a centurion standing nearby declares, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”
Joseph of Arimathea asks for Jesus’ body, buries it in a tomb, and a stone seals the entrance.
The central theme of this chapter is the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, which underscores themes of sacrifice, atonement, and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. This chapter highlights Jesus’ suffering, his abandonment by God as he bore the sins of humanity, and the profound impact of his death, as evidenced by the centurion’s confession. It’s a pivotal chapter that sets the stage for the resurrection narrative, emphasizing themes of divine justice, human sinfulness, and the ultimate expression of God’s love through Jesus’ sacrificial death.
