The Dream of the Rood Do you recognize the language below? German?  Dutch?  Would you believe me if  I told you the text below is written in English? Old English to be precise, as differentiated from ...  Read More

Mark 15:21-47 (ESV) In preparation for the sermon on Sunday (4/28), read the following text from Mark 15: 21-47.  Consider the following questions:What details of the crucifixion does Mark include? Do...  Read More

Mark 15:16-20 ESV "And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor's headquarters), and they called together the whole battalion. And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and twi...  Read More

Pilate Listened to the Crowds Godly counsel is important and valid, but do we seek the approval of men and women over the authority of God?  Do we seek acceptance or the righteousness of God? Are we w...  Read More

The angel delivers the news to Mary,The Holy Spirit delivers him to Mary,Mary delivers the him,Judas delivers him to Temple Soldiers,Temples Soldiers deliver him to religious leaders,The religious lea...  Read More

Man of Sorrows We will be singing this song in worship today.  You may wish to listen as you reflect on the truths of Mark 15:1-20. The thumbnail sketch today is a Botticelli (1445-1510) tempera and o...  Read More

The Crowds Read through the text of Mark 15:1-20 once again.  Imagine yourself in the scene.What do you hear?  Is it loud or quiet?  Who do you hear?  What are they saying? What do you see? Who is amo...  Read More

Barabbas The video below is several years old and reflects a style of poetry called Spoken Word. The video focuses on the character of Barabbas in Mark 15. You may wish to watch the video, even if you...  Read More

Handed Over In preparation for the sermon on Sunday (4/21), read the passage below from Mark 15:1-20 (NASB).  It's been a long night for Jesus, the Passover, the Last Supper, the washing of feet, pray...  Read More

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After the Silence When the high priest initially asks Jesus to answer the accusations against Him, Jesus remains silent.  In that silence, He beholds the fullness of the moment: Peter hovering in the ...  Read More

But he (Peter) said emphatically, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all said the same…But he (Peter) began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of w...  Read More