February 28

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New Testament in a Year – Mark 15

By Ron

February 28, 2025

Mark, New Testament

Jesus Before Pilate - Mark 15:1-15

Understand It

  • When did the members of the Sanhedrin decide what to do with Jesus? (15:1)
  • What did all the religious leaders decide to do with Jesus? (15:1)
  • What did the Sanhedrin do with Jesus after deciding He was guilty? (15:1)
  • About what did Pilate question Jesus? (15:2)
  • How did Jesus respond to the Sanhedrin and Pilate? (15:2)
  • What prompted Pilate to goad Jesus about defending Himself? (15:3-4)
  • What amazed Pilate? (15:3-5)
  • How did Jesus react to the accusations raised against Him by the chief priests? (15:5)
  • What did Pilate think of Jesus? (15:5)
  • Who was Barabbas and what role did he play in this situation? (15:6-8)
  • What did the crowd ask Pilate to do for them? (15:8, 13)
  • Why did Pilate try to have Jesus released instead of Barabbas? How? (15:9-10)
  • Why did Pilate’s attempt to release Jesus fail? (15:11-15)
  • What reason did the crowd give Pilate to crucify Jesus? (15:14)
  • How did the crowd influence Pilate’s decision? (15:15)
  • What finally happened to Jesus? Why? (15:15)

Apply It

  • What reminder can you use this week to entrust your reputation to God each day?
  • What is one step you can take this week to strengthen your conviction against pressure from coworkers, friends, or family?

The Soldiers Mock Jesus - Mark 15:16-20

Understand It

  • Where did the soldiers take Jesus after His trial with Pilate? (15:16)
  • Who was present there in the palace? (15:16)
  • Once Jesus had been tried, convicted, and sentenced, who mocked and struck Him? (15:16-20)
  • What kind of suffering did Jesus undergo even before being crucified? (15:16-20)
  • What did the soldiers do to Jesus? (15:17-20)
  • Why did the soldiers put a purple robe and a crown on Jesus? (15:17)
  • What did the soldiers say in mockery of Jesus? (15:18)
  • Why did the soldiers fall on their knees before Jesus? (15:19)
  • How did the soldiers hurt Jesus? (15:17-20)
  • What do the soldiers’ actions tell us about their understanding of who Jesus really was? (15:17-20)

Apply It

  • What should be your response if you are criticized for your faith this week?
  • What could you say or do to encourage another believer who is suffering for his or her faith?

The Crucifixion - Mark 15:21-32

Understand It

  • Who was Simon of Cyrene? (15:21)
  • What role did Simon of Cyrene play in Jesus’ life? (15:21)
  • Why did Jesus not carry the cross Himself? (15:21)
  • What did the soldiers offer Jesus once they reached the place where He would be crucified? (15:23)
  • What offer of help did Jesus refuse? (15:23)
  • What did the soldiers do with Jesus’ clothes? (15:24)
  • What was significant about the notice that was placed on the cross above Jesus? (15:26)
  • Who was crucified with Jesus? (15:27)
  • How did the people insult Jesus when He was on the cross? (15:29-30)
  • What did the teachers of the law say about Jesus while He was dying? How? (15:31-32)
  • What challenge did Jesus ignore? (15:31-32)

Apply It

  • What is one way you can say thank you to Jesus for paying for your sins?
  • With what one person can you share the good news of Christ’s sacrifice? How?

The Death of Jesus - Mark 15:33-41

Understand It

  • What unusual occurrence took place as Jesus was dying? (15:33)
  • What did Jesus say, "at the ninth hour"? (15:34)
  • What do Jesus’ words at the ninth hour reveal about how He was feeling right before He died? (15:34)
  • What did Jesus mean when He said that God had "forsaken" Him? (15:34)
  • How did the bystanders misunderstand what Jesus was going through? (15:35)
  • What offer of help did Jesus receive? (15:36)
  • What does the fact that Jesus twice cried out in a loud voice tell us about the way He died? (15:34, 37)
  • What happened right after Jesus’ death? (15:38)
  • How did the centurion react to Jesus’ crucifixion and death? (15:39)
  • What caused the centurion to believe in Jesus? (15:39)
  • Who watched Christ’s crucifixion from a distance? Why? (15:40-41)

Apply It

  • What can you do as a reminder of what Christ did for you?
  • When might you have to face loneliness as a part of following Christ this week?

The Burial of Jesus - Mark 15:42-47

Understand It

  • When did the events described in this passage take place? (15:42)
  • Who was Joseph? (15:43)
  • What kind of person took it upon himself to bury Jesus’ body? (15:43)
  • What was significant about the fact that Joseph asked for Jesus’ body? (15:43)
  • What kind of man was Joseph of Arimathea? (15:43)
  • What was courageous about what Joseph did? (15:43)
  • What risks did Joseph take in approaching Pilate? (15:43)
  • What do Joseph’s actions tell us about his own understanding of Jesus? (15:43-46)
  • What took Pilate by surprise? (15:44)
  • How did Pilate respond to Joseph’s request? (15:45)
  • What did Joseph do to Jesus’ body? (15:46)
  • Who witnessed Jesus’ burial? (15:47)

Apply It

  • What step of courage can you take in serving God this week?
  • What person or reminder can help you draw courage to do what God wants?

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