3. JESUS IS SCOURGED AND MOCKED

Read Mark 15:15-20

Jesus’ suffering including torture was foretold by God through His prophet Isaiah 700 years earlier. Read the verses before you from Isaiah 52. Scourging before crucifixion was done to weaken a person so much that they would not be able to survive on a cross for long. Many died during the scourging, never reaching the cross. As payment for your sins and the sins of the whole world Jesus endured agonizing pain and humiliation. He brought healing to us when we were dead in sin and made us alive in His Spirit. You have the opportunity to truly Hail Him as King, not in mocking as the Roman soldiers did, but as the Lord and King of your life. Is Jesus your King? Look at the crown of thorns before you. Imagine how those thorns felt as they penetrated Jesus’ flesh. He suffered that pain because of his great love for you!

Prayer

Thank you for loving me so much that You were willing to suffer torture and die in my place so that I could be forgiven. I acknowledge You as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Give me strength to live yielded to Your Kingship. Amen.