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Lesson 10
JESUS DEATH, RESURRECTION, AND THE FUTURE
(Mark 15:1 - 16:20)
I. The TRIAL of Jesus before PILATE
(Mark 15:1-15). See also Matthew 27:1, 2,
11-26; Luke 23:1-25; John 18:28-40; 19:1.
A. The Council assembled as soon as it was day and pronounced a sentence against
Jesus
(Luke 22:66-71)
B. NOTE the CONTRAST in the approach of the Jews in their OWN ASSEMBLY of
rulers, and their accusations before Pilate, a Roman.
1. In the Council, they accused Jesus of BLASPHEMY (Read Mark 14:61-65).
However, this would mean nothing to Pilate, an unbelieving Gentile.
2. Now, before PILATE, they will accuse Jesus of SEDITION
1-5)
(Mark 15:
(Luke 23:14)
C. The Jews did finally accuse him before Pilate of being the Son of God
(John 19:6, 7)
D. Pilate knew that Jesus was NOT in opposition to Caesar, for Jesus pointed out that
His kingdom was NOT OF THIS WORLD (John 18:36). Read also Luke
23:4 and John 18:38.
E. Barabbas was released instead of Jesus
(Mark 15:6-14)
1. He was a notable prisoner who was guilty of what they accused Jesus
of doing. He was guilty of insurrection, but also the group with
which he worked had committed MURDER (Mark 15:7) (Read also
Matthew 27:16).
2. Pilate wanted to release Jesus, for he knew that ENVY was the cause of
the actions of the Jewish leaders
(Mark 15:10; Matthew 27:18)
3. No doubt, Pilate was afraid that, if he released Jesus, an unfavorable report
would be sent to Rome about him.
4. The Jews urged Pilate to CRUCIFY Jesus. They cried out exceedingly
for Him to be crucified. This word exceedingly is the same root word
as abounding (Read I Corinthians 15:58).
5. Pilates question, What evil has he done? shows Pilates conviction about
Jesus innocence, but he was also too much a coward to stand for justice.
6. It was at this time that Pilates wife sent a message that Pilate should have
nothing to do with this righteous man (Read Matthew 27:19).
(Mark 15:15-39)
(Mark 15:15)
(Mark 15:16-20)
(Mark 15:21-39)
(Mark 15:26).
(Mark 15:29-32).
a. Note: Jesus had said that THEY, not He, would destroy the temple
of His body, and He would raise it
(John 2:19-21).
b. Note again: If Jesus had SAVED HIMSELF from crucifixion, He could
NOT HAVE SAVED US! (Read Hebrews 9:12-22)
7. There was DARKNESS from the SIXTH to the NINTH hour (Noon until
3:00 P. M.). This was the ACTION of GOD!
(Mark 15:33)
8. Mark only records ONE of the SEVEN SAYINGS of Jesus on the cross,
My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Mark 15:34). Read
also Psalm 22:1
9. Jesus cried with a LOUD VOICE, and breathed out His last. (Mark 15:37).
Perhaps, part of what He cried with this loud voice was It is finished
(John 19:30), and Into they hands I commend my spirit (Luke 23:46)
10. The VEIL of the temple was torn. The OLD Jewish order was finished
(Mark 15:38). Read also Hebrews 8:6-13; 9:23-28.
11. The CENTURION said, Truly, this man was a Son of God
Note also Matthew 27:54 and Luke 23:47.
D. The WOMEN beheld Him at His CRUCIFIXION
(Mark 15:39)
1. They were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the Less, and Salome
2. They had ministered to Jesus. This is diekonoun which is also seen in
Romans 16:1, etc.. Women had ministered to Jesus with their substance
(Luke 8:3).
(Mark 15:42-47)
(Mark 16:1-8)
A. After the Sabbath, the women brought spices. The ACTIONS of all show that they
did NOT YET believe in His Resurrection!
B. The WOMEN came about DAWN of the first day of the week (Mark 16:1;
Matthew 28:1; Luke 24:1; John 20:1)
C. An ANGEL had rolled away the STONE
(Matthew 28:2)
D. The angel said that HE IS RISEN and would go before them into Galilee
(Mark 16:7). It is touching that the angel said, Tell His disciples, and PETER.
E. It is interesting to NOTE that, in Jewish custom, the testimony of WOMEN was NOT
accepted. This is STRONG EVIDENCE that the early church did NOT invent
the RESURRECTION. If the church had invented His resurrection, it would
not place WOMEN in such a great position of TESTIMONY.
(Mark 16:9-14)
A. See the INTRODUCTION of the research book concerning why these verses
(Mark 16:9-20) should be included in the text of Mark.
B. Appearances of Jesus which show the DISBELIEF of His disciples
1. He appeared to Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9-11). The disciples did NOT
BELIEVE! He also appeared to another Mary
(Matthew 28:1-10)
2. He appeared to TWO DISCIPLES on the road to EMMAUS (Mark 16:12, 13)
Read a detailed account of this in Luke 24:13-35.
3. Jesus, when He appeared to the ELEVEN, upbraided them for their
(Luke 24:41)
(Mark 16:15-20)
(Mark 16:17-20)
1. Jesus does not discuss here HOW LONG these miracles would continue, or
WHO would be able to perform WHICH sign.
2. Because the Word was NOT yet confirmed, these SIGNS would have a
wonderful purpose ----- to confirm the word (Mark 16:20)
3. NOTE that, when Philip preached in Samaria, the people believed WHEN
THEY HEARD and SAW the SIGNS HE DID (Acts 8:5-12)
4. The signs such as casting out demons, speaking with tongues, taking up
serpents, drinking deadly things, and healing sick DID confirm the
Word
(Read Hebrews 2:3, 4)
C. The ASCENSION of Jesus