Jesus Mocked at the Cross
This expository sermon by James Slopsema examines the mocking of Jesus at the cross (Mark 15:31-32), particularly by the chief priests and scribes, to demonstrate Christ's power and sovereignty in salvation. Through detailed exegesis of this Gospel account, the author explores how the very taunts meant to demean Jesus actually reveal His divine nature and redemptive work.
Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. Mark 15:31-32 At 9:00 a.m. on the day of the Passover, Jesus was crucified outside the city of Jerusalem with two malefactors. There had been many events that had led up to this. Jesus had been arrested the night before by a band of the temple guard. He had endured a mock trial before the...
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