OBSERVATIONS ON THE WAY TO THE CROSS

Mark 15:1-21

Theme: The Servant’s Crucifixion

Key verse: v.3

47 verses; 913 words

Grade level: 3.6

Here are some OBSERVATIONS on the way to the cross

I. The Conspiracy. v.1

II. The Confusion. v.2

Pilate (15:2a): “Art thou the King of the Jews?”

Jesus (15:2b): “It is as you say.”

III. The Charges. vs.3–5

The slander against Jesus. vs.3–4

The silence of Jesus. v.5

IV. The Custom. v.6-20

They deliver the murderer. vs.7–11

They destroy the Messiah. vs.12–14

He is mocked. vs.16–18

“Hail, King of the Jews!”

He is mistreated. vs.19–20

V. The Crossbearer. v.21