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Themes in Mark 15

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Themes in Mark 15

Mark 15:1 (show verse)

And straightway in the morning the high priests with the elders, and the scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin, having held a consultation, binding Jesus, carried Him away, and delivered Him up to Pilate.

Elders » Jewish
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Jewish » Jewish
Leaders » Elders » Jewish
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Religious » Elders » Jewish

Mark 15:2 (show verse)

And Pilate asked Him, "Art Then the King of the Jews?" And He, answering, saith to him, "You say it."

Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Pleading » Jesus declined to plead
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in

Mark 15:3 (show verse)

And the high priests accused Him of many things.

Christ » Silent of Christ » Before pilate
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in
Silence » Of Christ » Before pilate
Christ Silent » Before pilate
Slander » Exemplified » priests

Mark 15:4 (show verse)

And Pilate again asked Him, saying, "Answerest Thou nothing? Behold how many things they accuse Thee of!"

Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in

Mark 15:5 (show verse)

But Jesus no longer made any answer; so that Pilate marvelled.

Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in

Mark 15:6 (show verse)

Now at the feast he was wont to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.

Criminals » Released at feasts
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Passover » Prisoner released at, by the romans
Prisoners » Released at feasts

Mark 15:7 (show verse)

And there was one called Barabbas, bound with the insurgents, who, in the insurrection, had committed murder.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Barabbas
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Barabbas
Insurrection » Barabbas
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)

Mark 15:8 (show verse)

And, coming up, the multitude began to ask him to do as he was wont to do to them.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)

Mark 15:9 (show verse)

And Pilate answered them, saying, "Do you wish me to release to you the King of the Jews?"

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)

Mark 15:10 (show verse)

(For he was coming to understand that because of envy the high priests had delivered Him up).

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
Envy » Instances of » Priests, of jesus
Envy » Exemplified » Chief priests
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Malice » Instances of » The jewish leaders toward jesus

Mark 15:11 (show verse)

But the high priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release to them Barabbas.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Evil » Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
evil Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Incite the people to ask that barabbas be released and jesus be destroyed
priests » Corrupt
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Priests, corrupt

Mark 15:12 (show verse)

And Pilate, again answering, said to them, "What, then, shall I do to Him Whom ye call the King of the Jews?"

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)

Mark 15:13 (show verse)

And they cried out again, "Crucify Him!"

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)

Mark 15:14 (show verse)

And Pilate said to them, "Why, what evil did He do?" But they cried out vehemently, "Crucify Him!"

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)

Mark 15:15 (show verse)

And Pilate, wishing to satisfy the multitude, released to them Barabbas, and delivered up Jesus, after having scourged Him, to be crucified.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Civil service » Corruption in
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Prisoners » Scourged
Punishment » Minor offenses » Punishable by » Scourging
Punishments » Scourging
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Scourging » Instances of » Of jesus
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of pilate, it may be done to gratify the public
Sinners » Sin » Pilate » gratify » public
The Nation » Punishment » Scourging
Verdict » Against jesus

Mark 15:16 (show verse)

And the soldiers led Him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.

Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
Pretorium » Also called praetorium, common hall, judgment hall, and palace
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Mark 15:17 (show verse)

And they clothe Him with purple; and, having platted a crown of thorns, they put it on Him.

Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
Crown » Of thorns
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Soldiers » Mock jesus
Thorn » Used » Crown of, mockingly put on jesus' head

Mark 15:18 (show verse)

And they began to salute Him, "Hail King of the Jews!"

Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Salutations » Given to Christ in derision
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Mark 15:19 (show verse)

And they were smiting His head with a reed, and kept spitting on Him; and, bowing their knees, they were worshiping Him!

Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Irony » Instances of » Pilate, calling jesus "king,"
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Pilate
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Reed » Jesus hit with
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Mark 15:20 (show verse)

And, when they mocked Him, they took from Him the purple, and put on Him His own garments. And they lead Him out to crucify Him.

Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Pilate
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Mark 15:21 (show verse)

And they impress one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was passing by, coming from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear His cross.

Alexander » Son of simon who bore the cross of jesus
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross » Carried by » Simon
Cyrene » Simon and lucius belonged to
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Pilate
Persecution » Instances of » Of simon
Rufus » Son of simon
Simon » Of cyrene
Simon » A man from the city of cyrene » Compelled to carry jesus' cross
Soldiers » Crucified jesus

Mark 15:22 (show verse)

And they bring Him to the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, "The place of a skull."

Calvary » Also called golgotha, place where jesus was crucified
Golgotha » The aramaic name of the place where jesus was crucified
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Pilate
Soldiers » Crucified jesus

Mark 15:23 (show verse)

And they were offering Him wine mingled with myrrh: but He did not take it.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Pilate
myrrh » Offered to jesus on the cross
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Vinegar » Offered to Christ while on the cross
Wine » Cheap wine (like vinegar) given to jesus at the crucifixion
Wine » Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs

Mark 15:24 (show verse)

And they crucify Him, and divide His garments, casting lots upon them, what each should take.

Crucifixion » He was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Pilate
Casting Lots » The garments of jesus divided by
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Crucifixion
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was crucified

Mark 15:25 (show verse)

And it was the third hour, and they crucified Him.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Mark 15:26 (show verse)

And the inscription of His accusation was written above Him, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Inscriptions » Above jesus at the crucifixion
Irony » Instances of » The inscription of pilate above jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Superscription (inscription) » Inscription, sign » On the cross

Mark 15:27 (show verse)

And with Him they crucify two robbers; one on His right hand, and one on His left.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Crucifixion

Mark 15:28 (show verse)

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death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Mark 15:29 (show verse)

And those passing by railed on Him, wagging their beads, and saying, "Aha! Thou Who destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days!

Christ » Denial of » Despised
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Presumption » Instances of » Those who reviled jesus
Railing » Instances of
Sufferings of Christ » Was despised
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders

Mark 15:30 (show verse)

save Thyself, coming down from the cross!"

Christ » Denial of » Despised
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Presumption » Instances of » Those who reviled jesus
Sufferings of Christ » Was despised
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders

Mark 15:31 (show verse)

In like manner the high priests, mocking Him among themselves with the scribes, said, "He saved others; Himself He cannot save!

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By the chief priests
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Power » Unrealized power » To come down from the cross
Presumption » Instances of » Those who reviled jesus
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders
Unrealized power » To come down from the cross

Mark 15:32 (show verse)

Let the Christ, the King of Israel now come down from the cross, that we may see, and believe!" And those who were crucified with Him were reproaching Him.

Christ » Reproves » Reviled
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By the chief priests
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Presumption » Instances of » Those who reviled jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was reviled
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders

Mark 15:33 (show verse)

And, the sixth hour having come, there was darkness upon the whole land until the ninth hour.

Darkness » Miraculous » At the crucifixion
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Mark 15:34 (show verse)

And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with aloud voice, "ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI!" which is, being interpreted, "My God! My God! why didst Thou forsake Me!"

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Lama sabachthani » The dying cry of jesus
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Killed in the evening

Mark 15:35 (show verse)

And some of those standing by, hearing it, said, "Behold, He is calling Elijah!"

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Mark 15:36 (show verse)

And one, running and filling a sponge full of vinegar, putting it on a reed, gave it to Him to drink, saying, "Let alone; let us see whether Elijah is comming to take Him down."

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Mark 15:37 (show verse)

And Jesus, uttering a loud cry, expired.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Killed in the evening

Mark 15:38 (show verse)

And the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Veil » Of the temple » Torn from the top to the bottom at the time of the crucifixion of jesus
the sacred Veil » Was rent at the death of our lord

Mark 15:39 (show verse)

And the centurion, who stood by over against Him, seeing that He so expired, said, "Truly this Man was a Son of God!"

Centurion » In charge of the soldiers who crucified jesus, testifies, "truly this was the son of God,"
Divinity » Acknowledged » By the centurion
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Mark 15:40 (show verse)

And there were also women, beholding from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the Less and Joses, and Salome;

James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome
James » An apostle » The brother of joses
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Joses » One of the physical brothers of jesus
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » Mother of james
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas » Mother of james and joses
Mary » Showed her gratitude » By ministering to Christ
Salome » Mother of james and john
Salome » Present at the crucifixion of jesus of nazareth
Women » Last at the cross

Mark 15:41 (show verse)

who, when He was in Galilee, were following Him, and ministering to Him; and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem.

Galilee » Christ » Ministered to by women of
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Women from, ministered to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Mary » Showed her gratitude » By ministering to Christ
Service » Test » Timely
Women » Last at the cross

Mark 15:42 (show verse)

And, evening having already come, since it was the Preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

Days » Feast of » Of preparation
Days » Th sixth day of the week called preparation day
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Preparation » Day of
Sabbath » Preparations for the

Mark 15:43 (show verse)

there came Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable councillor; who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God; and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

Arimathea » A town five miles north of jerusalem
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
Counsellor » Was member of the sanhedrin at jerusalem
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Joseph of arimathaea, in caring for the body of jesus
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Hope » Messianic » Examples of
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Pontius pilate » Allows joseph of arimathaea to take jesus' body
Waiting » Exemplified » Joseph
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Joseph

Embalming » Of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Linen » The corpse of jesus was wrapped in
Stones » Used » For closing graves
Stones » Tombs hewn in
Women » First at the gravesite

Mark 15:47 (show verse)

And Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses, beheld where He was laid.

Burial » Attended by » Female friends
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » Last at the cross
Fidelity » Of women » Last at the cross
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Joses » One of the physical brothers of jesus
Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » Mother of james
Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas » At the gravesite of jesus
Women » First at the gravesite
Women » Distinctions of » Last at the cross
Women » Fidelity of » Last at the cross