Mark 15:16-32

This is where Isaiah 53 is fulfilled, which was written at least 700 years before this time in history. Paul mentioned the hymn, "He was wounded for our transgressions" and we sang it together.

We see Jesus being tempted to use His power to end this whole ordeal, but does He use it? No, He instead chooses to suffer so that our salvation will be accomplished.

Mark 15:33-47

At the scene of the cross, we see two mothers of apostles (Mary the mother of James the less and Salome, the mother of James and John).

There are three unusual occurences at this crucifixion: Jesus cries out with a loud voice (usually men were too weak), Jesus dies quickly (the men often lingered for days), and also there is an earthquake.