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A mob roars, a governor hesitates, and a King chooses to stay on the cross. We journey through Mark 15—from the morning trial to the sealed tomb—and wrestle with a hard truth: finishing well rarely looks like winning in the moment. Pilate’s questions, Barabbas’s release, and the soldiers’ mockery expose how envy and fear twist justice, but they also reveal the heart of Christ, who refuses to save himself so he can save us.

We unpack the layers of this scene: the silence of Jesus that unsettles power, the thorn-crowned parody that becomes a coronation of love, and the darkened sky that signals creation’s grief. At Golgotha, wine mixed with myrrh is refused, garments are divided, and a sign reads King of the Jews. When Jesus breathes his last, the temple curtain tears from top to bottom, opening access to God. A Roman centurion—an unlikely witness—sees how Jesus dies and declares, Truly this man was the Son of God. Meanwhile, the women remain, steadfast and watchful, and Joseph of Arimathea steps forward with quiet courage to honor the body and secure the tomb.

Beyond history, we face the personal call: what does finishing well look like for us? We talk candidly about endurance in marriage, work, and faith when escape feels easier, and we ask whether grace is truly enough when life strips away comfort. The cross doesn’t glamorize suffering; it reveals a love that holds in it. Because Jesus stayed, we can stay. Because the curtain tore, we can draw near. Join us for a study that challenges comfort, strengthens hope, and invites a deeper yes to faithfulness.

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