Questions for next time

Before Christmas, we considered the trials of Jesus before the Sanhedrin and before Pontius Pilate. We looked into the actions of Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross for a while. Now we will look into the death of the Messiah. Here are some questions to think over as you prepare and read this week:

1. DOUBLE QUESTION: When Jesus was crucified, two groups mocked him on the cross.
   1. How do the passers by mock Jesus?
   2. How do the chief priests and scribes mock him?
   I.e., do they mock his works of healing? Do they mock his sayings in the beatitudes or a parable?
2. Why did the bystanders say, "Wait!" as they stood by the crucifixion place?
3. Between verse 29 and verse 39, how do the statements of passers by and bystanders change?
4. Why were Mary et al. standing far off?
5. What is peculiar about the two sentences about Mary et al. in the verses 40-47?

Let's dig deep into this central event and ask our Lord to direct our mental acuity to see his wisdom in Mark's mission. Thursday morning will be dedicated to this quest.

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