Awake Us Now

Mark 15:22-39. Roman crucifixion; meaning of INRI; Crucifixion in Old Testament prophecy; Sacrifice of Jesus. This study is an in depth look at Jesus’ crucifixion on Golgotha (Calvary). Pastor shares pictures of the present area of Golgotha and the archeological discoveries that are happening. He explains the true nature of crucifixion: a most brutal, demeaning, ghastly, immoral, unholy, merciless, humiliating method of execution ever devised. One of the intentions of crucifixion being carried out in such a public place outside the city wall was so that many could see and the goal was to fill people/onlookers with fear. But we read in 1 John 4:18 “...perfect love drives out fear...” This verse shows us the very opposite of the actual intention. What does perfect love look like? Mark chapter 15 lets us know. Pastor finishes today’s teaching with a look at Jesus’ final words and describes the tearing of the curtain in great detail that brings a clearer understanding of this piece of the crucifixion story that c