Passion week

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 15:21-26

    The King on a Cross (Matt. 27:32–44; Luke 23:26–43; John 19:17–27 ) Mark 15:21-26 NKJV – Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His cross. 22 And they brought Him to the place Golgotha,…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 15:16-20

    The Soldiers Mock Jesus (Matt. 27:27–31 ) Mark 15:16-20 NKJV – 16 Then the soldiers led Him away into the hall called Praetorium, and they called together the whole garrison. 17 And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His [head], 18 and began to salute Him,…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 15:6-15

    Taking the Place of Barabbas (Matt. 27:15–26; Luke 23:17–25; John 18:39—19:16 ) Mark 15:6-15 NKJV Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they requested. 7 And there was one named Barabbas, [who was] chained with his fellow rebels; they had committed murder in the rebellion. 8 Then the…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 15:1-5

    Mark 15:1-5 (NKJV) Jesus Faces Pilate (Matthew 27:1, 2, 11–14; Luke 23:1–5; John 18:28–38) 1 Immediately, in the morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council; and they bound Jesus, led Him away, and delivered Him to Pilate. 2 Then Pilate asked Him, “Are You the…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 14:60-65

    Mark 14:60-65 (NKJV) 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, saying, “Do You answer nothing? What is it these men testify against You?” 61 But He kept silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the…

  • My Daily Thoughts—Mark 11:27-33

    Mark 11:27-33 NKJV – “Then they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to Him. 28 And they said to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority to do these things?” 29…