Raintree Community Church

Mar 26, 2023

Text:  Mark 15:16-32

The Shame He Endured for Sinners (Mark 15:16-20)  

• Jesus endured the mockery of the soldiers, the crowd, and the religious leaders.
• Jesus’ prediction in Mark 10:33-34 came to pass and fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah 50:6.
• Gospel Implication: Jesus bore the shame that we deserved as sinners...

Mar 19, 2023

Text:  Mark 15:1-15

The Question of Authority and Kingdom (Mark 15:1-5)       

• Jesus affirms His kingship.
• Jesus explains His otherworldly Kingdom (John 18:33-38).
• Gospel Implication: Pilate is amazed by Jesus’ presence, but will not give allegiance to Jesus’ authority.

The Exchange of Jesus and Barabbas...

Mar 12, 2023

Text: Mark 14:66-72

A Scene of Distant Following (Mark 14:54,66)

• Peter cautiously follows Jesus at a distance, trying to make sense of what was unfolding.
• Peter’s previous statements of loyalty would soon be tested.

A Sequence of Defensive Denials (Mark 14:67-71)

• Peter’s loyalty is placed on trial with...

Mar 5, 2023

Text:  Mark 14:53-65

A Secret Trial of Conspiracy (Mark 14:53-60) 

• The trial was shrouded in deception and injustice at every level.
• The religious leaders assembled the evidence from false witnesses to get their intended verdict.
• Jesus’ intentional silence during the trial fulfills prophecy (Isaiah 53:7)

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