Lesson 5299

 (Lesson 5299)(08-09-26) Mark 15:29-32 

   “And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, Save thyself, and come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.” 

 

   Today’s quote relates that as people passed by where our Savior hung on the cross, along with the chief priests and scribes, mocked Jesus taunting Him to save Himself and come down if He is really the King of Israel. Even the two thieves crucified alongside him join in reviling him. ~

Lesson 5298

 (Lesson 5298)(08-08-26) Mark 15:27-28 

   “And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.” 

 

    Today’s quote relates that along with Jesus, the soldiered crucified two thieves, placing one on His right side and the other on His left. That event fulfilled the Old Testament prophesy which predicted that Jesus would be numbered with the transgressors. ~ 

  

Lesson 5297

 (Lesson 5297)(08-07-26) Mark 15:16-26 

   “And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. 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. 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. And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. And the superscription of his accusation was written over, The King Of The Jews." 

 

   Today’s quote relates that the Roman soldiers lead Jesus into the governor's hall, dressed Him in a purple robe with a crown of thorns, and mockingly beat and spit on Him. They compelled Simon of Cyrene to carry His cross to Golgotha, where Jesus refused a drink of wine mixed with myrrh. The soldiers then crucified him, dividing His clothes by casting lots. They placed an inscription above his head that read, "THE KING OF THE JEWS." ~ 

Lesson 5296

 (Lesson 5296)(08-06-26) Mark 15:6-15 

   “Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? And they cried out again, Crucify him. Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.” 

    Today’s quote relates that, on the day of the feast, Pilate offered to release one prisoner, assuming the crowd would choose Jesus. Instead, prompted by the chief priests, the crowd demanded they release Barabbas, a convicted murderer. When Pilate asked what to do with Jesus, the crowd repeatedly shouted crucify Him. Wishing to pacify the mob, Pilate released Barabbas, had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. ~