Ptr. Rei Dela Torre
UBC Manila
Mark 15:1-41
Central Emphasis: If we truly desire the glory of the kingdom we must be willing to be united with the crucified Christ. For the cross is the way to the kingdom
- The Hypocrisy of the Council (vv1-4)
- Corrupt Practices (Mark 11:15-18, 27-33, Mark 12:1-12)
- Conspiracy (Mark 14:53-63; 15:1)
- False Charges
- Blasphemy (Mark 14:61-65)
- Rebellion (Luke 23:1-3)
- Envy (v.10)
- Popularity of Jesus (John 11:45-50)
- Position is at Stake (John 11:45-50)
- The Humiliation and Suffering of Christ (vv. 6-26)
- The Hardheartedness of the Crown (vv. 23-30)
- The Healing of our Curse (vv. 33-40)
- Jesus’ Substitution Death (2 Cor 5:21, Isa 53:3-11)
- Broke the Power of Sin (Romans 6:14)
- Brings Redemption (Romans 3:24)
- Reconciliation with God (5:6-10)