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33. Handed Over to be Crucified

33. Handed Over to be Crucified. Mark 15:1-20 p. 940. Handed Over. Two aspects to explore: Jesus’ Silence The Abuse he suffered Time Magazine: May 20 th , 2013 The Me, Me, Me Generation. Handed Over . . . Jesus’ final hours:

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33. Handed Over to be Crucified

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  1. 33. Handed Over to be Crucified Mark 15:1-20 p. 940

  2. Handed Over • Two aspects to explore: • Jesus’ Silence • The Abuse he suffered • Time Magazine: May 20th, 2013 • The Me, Me, Me Generation.

  3. Handed Over . . . • Jesus’ final hours: • “Very early in the morning” (v. 1) they took Jesus to Pilate • Jesus’ “trials” follow the same pattern: • Jesus faces a barrage of accusations • He remains silent – surprises his accusers • An unruly crowd participates in his condemnation • A decision is made – without due process • Jesus is abused.

  4. 1. Silence • Our society – people demand their rights • Jesus remains silent • Jesus does not reply to the Sanhedrin (14:60-61) • The same happens before Pilate (v 3-5) • Just as was prophesied (Isaiah 53:7)

  5. 1. Silence . . . • A deeper reality: • His prayer in the garden of Gethsemane (14:35-36) • “Not what I will, but what you will” • His submission to the will of the Father: • Could have out up a spirited defense • He didn’t • Not because he was fearful or weak

  6. 1. Silence . . . • Politically explosive charge: “King of the Jews” • Treason to challenge the rule of Caesar. • Not a “King” in any sense Pilate would understand. • A different kind of Kingdom (Mark 10:45) • Submission to God – at odds with prevailing mindset • Mark 10:44 “whoever wants to be first must be slave of all” • Mark 8:34 “...deny themselves...take up cross...follow me” • Jesus’ silence was a sign of faith.

  7. 2. Abuse • After both “trials” Jesus is violently abused • As prophesied (Isaiah 50:6) • Was this necessary? Was it part of payment for sin? • Macabre fascination in Jesus’ suffering (e.g. Passion movie) • Is it God’s will because it was prophesied by Isaiah?

  8. 2. Abuse . . . • Day of Atonement - Old Testament • A lamb was slaughtered as a sin offering • No evidence it was abused first (it was unblemished) • Sins were atoned for by BLOOD not Suffering (Heb 9:22) • Blood, not suffering is redemptive

  9. 2. Abuse . . . • Why the abuse? Two Factors: • FIRST – These were brutalized cultures. • Life was very tough • Mistreatment of prisoners not unheard of. • Jesus’ case nonetheless unusual – more severe than usual. • Isaiah prophesied it because God knew it would happen, • SECOND - It’s the way sinful people respond to Jesus • The alternative was repentance.

  10. 2. Abuse . . . • The same is true today. • We may face ridicule and abuse • Not always because we are doing something wrong. • We may be doing something RIGHT • Values are in chaos at the moment • National Post article – “No Hero Zone” • “Calgary student rebuked by school for stopping bully” • Jesus: not base actions or decisions on response received

  11. Handed Over • Jesus trusted God for the outcome . . . . . . We should do the same. • Jesus taught a radical prayer . . . . . . “Your will be done” (Matt 6:10) We should pray this prayer for ourselves and entrust ourselves to God.

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