Mark 15

The story of Christ’s crucifixion is heart-rending. He suffered violently. His head was beaten with a stick by the soldiers who executed Him. Then, He was tasked with carrying His cross to the hill of Calvary. He was shamed by being striped naked and openly displayed for all to see. He never flinched. He took His abuse and died the death of a criminal although He was the sinless Son of God.

In His act of self-sacrifice, He atoned for the sin of all mankind. We were on His mind when He died. He saved us from the wages of sin, yet He willingly gave His all without any attempt to exempt Himself from death.