The Cross
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
Mark begins his Gospel with a direct opening, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
The introduction now reaches its climax.
Jesus was betrayed by one of his disciples. The other disciples have deserted him. Now, on the cross, he is “mocked” by his opponents, “He saved others, he cannot save himself.” Jesus himself cries out to the Father, ““My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Not the miracles. Not his preaching. Now is the moment when Jesus’ identity is fully known. The centurion professes, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”
By his cross, the Son of God reveals the fullness of God’s love. He brings to us God’s salvation. By his cross, the only Son of God makes all people sons and daughters of God.
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