15:22 {4} And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull.(4) Christ is led out of the walls of the earthly Jerusalem into a foul place of dead men’s carcasses, as a man most unclean, not because of himself, but because of our sins, which were laid upon him, with the result that we, being made clean by his blood, might be brought into the heavenly sanctuary. read more
CRUCIFIED AND RISEN The closing events in Mark’s Gospel: Jesus before Pilate (Mark 15:1-15 ); mocked by the soldiers (Mark 15:23 ); nailed to the cross (Mark 15:24-41 ); buried in the tomb (Mark 15:42-47 ); risen from the dead (Mark 16:1-18 ); ascended to heaven (Mark 16:19-20 ). As in other instances, Mark’s account of the trial before Pilate is the briefest while that of Matthew is the longest in the Gospels. The former, however, especially emphasizes the religious hatred of the people. He... read more
(21) And, they compel one Simon, a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. (22) And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a scull. (23) And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. (24) And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them what every man should take. (25) And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. (26)... read more
22-32 The place where our Lord Jesus was crucified, was called the place of a scull; it was the common place of execution; for he was in all respects numbered with the transgressors. Whenever we look unto Christ crucified, we must remember what was written over his head; he is a King, and we must give up ourselves to be his subjects, as Israelites indeed. They crucified two thieves with him, and him in the midst; they thereby intended him great dishonour. But it was foretold that he should be... read more
Mark 15 THE FIRST VERSE of this chapter picks up the thread from Mar_14:65 . The Romans had taken away the power of capital punishment from the Jews and vested it wholly in Caesar’s representative, hence the religious leaders knew they must present Him before Pilate and demand the death sentence upon some ground which appeared adequate to him. Verse Mar_15:3 tells us that they “accused Him of many things,” but we are not told by Mark what those things were. We are struck however by the way in... read more
Christ led to His crucifixion: v. 20. And when they had mocked Him, they took off the purple from Him, and put His own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him. v. 21. And they compel one Simon, a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear His cross. v. 22. And they bring Him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The Place of a Skull. v. 23. And they gave Him to drink wine mingled with myrrh; but He received it... read more
6. Jesus on Golgotha.—His Death, and the Death signs. a. The Mockings and the Lord’s Silence. b. The Crucifixion; and Blasphemy against, and Silence of, the Lord. c. The World Darkened; the Anguish-cry, and the Silence of Victory; the Death-shriek, and the Death silence of the Lord. d. The Rent in the Temple-vail, and the Silence of God upon the End of the Old Covenant. Mark 15:16-38.(Parallels: Matthew 27:27-53; Luke 23:26-46; John 19:17-30.)A. Mark 15:16-1916And the soldiers led him away into... read more
Mark THE DEATH WHICH GIVES LIFE Mar_15:21 - Mar_15:39 . The narrative of the crucifixion is, in Mark’s hands, almost entirely a record of what was done to Jesus, and scarcely touches what was done by Him. We are shown the executioners, the jeering rabble, the triumphant priests, the fellow-sufferers reviling; but the only glimpses we get of Him are His refusal of the stupefying draught, His loud cries, and His giving up the ghost. The narrative is perfectly calm, as well as reverently... read more
a King upon His Cross Mark 15:22-47 Our Lord refused to drink the potion prepared by the women of Jerusalem, in order to stupefy those who were crucified and so deaden the sense of pain, because He would drain the cup to its dregs. It was nine o’clock in the morning when He was nailed to the cross. His persecutors were, as they thought, destroying the Temple of which He had spoken in John 2:19 , and making its restoration impossible. In fact, however, they were giving Him the opportunity of... read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 15:1-47
Chapter 15 1. Before Pilate. (Mark 15:1-5 .Matthew 27:1-14; Matthew 27:1-14 ; Luke 23:1-4 ; John 18:28-38 .) 2. Barabbas released and the Servant condemned. (Mark 15:6-15 .Matthew 27:15-26; Matthew 27:15-26 ; Luke 23:16-25 ; John 18:39-40 ) 3. Crowned with thorns and mocked. (Mark 15:16-21 .Matthew 27:27-32; Matthew 27:27-32 ; Luke 23:26-43 ; John 19:1-16 ) 4. Crucified. (Mark 15:22-32 .Matthew 27:33-44; Matthew 27:33-44 ; Luke 23:26-43 ; John 19:17-27 ) 5. Obedient unto... read more