In this text we're looking at today, Christ is being ridiculed on the cross. First wine was mixed with myrrh, as a bitter reprieve by the Roman soldiers, but it was refused by Jesus. Not only the Roman soldiers were mocking him, but also the leading priests and teachers.
Listen to what they say "He saved others," they scoffed, "but he can't save himself!" vs. 30 They were scoffing him, but they knew of the miracles that Jesus did, and it was their pride and sinfulness that caused them to be blinded by Jesus claims. Also, Jesus came here for this, to serve others, by giving his life a ransom for us all didn't he? Oh, that the eyes of these men would of been open to what this event really entailed.
They even say tell Jesus to come off the cross so that they may "see" and believe Jesus is who he said he is. (vs. 32) But that isn't faith is it? For some people I think if Jesus came off the cross they still wouldn't believe, because their pride was keep them from believing.
In Marks gospel we also have vs 12 "Even the men who were crucified with Jesus ridiculed him", but in Luke 23:40-43 we have the account of one of the men putting their faith in Christ. That's why it's good to read all the gospel accounts, because it does help to get a clearer picture of events. Luke's gospel points out things that the others don't, and same with Marks.
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