'Son of God!' - Mark 15:39
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When the Roman officer who stood facing [Jesus] saw how he had died, he exclaimed, "This man truly was the Son of God!"
—Mark 15:39 NLT
While crucifixion was designed to humiliate and torture people, God used Jesus' cross to have power that defies explanation. There is something in the message of Jesus' going to this cross that reaches out and grabs the hearts of those seeking God. They see in this sacrifice the love of God who wants to redeem all people. They see the...
—Mark 15:39 NLT
Key Thought
While crucifixion was designed to humiliate and torture people, God used Jesus' cross to have power that defies explanation. There is something in the message of Jesus' going to this cross that reaches out and grabs the hearts of those seeking God. They see in this sacrifice the love of God who wants to redeem all people. They see the...