See-ers of Golgotha | Believing is Seeing

About this episode

This episode explores the theme of faith and perception through the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus as described in the Gospel of Mark.

The greatest truth in history hung on a cross, yet those closest to it completely missed it because Jesus didn't meet their expectations of what a king should be. While soldiers mocked and religious leaders sneered, Jesus was accomplishing the ultimate act of grace by refusing to save himself so he could save us. Mark 15 challenges us not to overlook what's right in front of us: God's goodness often looks like weakness, and his greatest glory was displayed in what appeared to be his darkest moment. Series Summary: The religious leaders at the cross hurled a challenge at Jesus: “Let this Messiah, this King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” They demanded proof before faith. But the Gospel of Mark, especially in its story of the Passion, invites us into a different reality: believing in order to see. From the anointing at Bethany to the silent emptiness of the tomb, Jesus’ journey subverts our expectations. The one hailed as king is crowned with thorns. The one with power to calm storms submits to arrest. The consistent, sure thread through the chaos is his Word. As the angel at the tomb reminded the trembling women, “He is going ahead of…

People in this episode

Host: St Marcus

Topics covered

• faith
• grace
• expectations
• sacrifice
• spirituality
• redemption

Keywords

• Golgotha
• Jesus
• faith
• grace
• crucifixion
• Mark 15
• religious leaders
• expectations
• sacrifice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Mark

Places: Bethany, tomb

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