In this final scene we witness the brutal execution of Jesus. He’s beaten, mocked, nailed to a cross, and left to die. Incredibly, he met repeated insults with gentle blessings. Enduring tremendous pain in every form, he remained under controlled. Here in the darkest moment of all of history we see the gentle Lamb of God bearing the sins of the world.

Just as predicted, Peter denies his relationship to Jesus three times. The next scene Mark provides is Jesus with the Roman Governor Pilate. Unlike Peter, He faithfully acknowledges his identity and embraces the death sentence it carries. In a moment that many would plead the fifth, Jesus stands resolute as the faithful lamb of God.

Just as predicted, Peter denies his relationship to Jesus three times. The next scene Mark provides is Jesus with the Roman Governor Pilate. Unlike Peter, He faithfully acknowledges his identity and embraces the death sentence it carries. In a moment that many would plead the fifth, Jesus stands resolute as the faithful lamb of God.

Leading an armed crowd, Judas approaches Jesus and greets him with a kiss. Chaos ensues as Jesus is forcibly arrested and Peter cuts off a man’s ear. Instead of matching the violence of the moment, Jesus responds with rational words. In a moment of tremendous betrayal, we see Jesus respond in kindness.

After dinner Jesus and the twelve go to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. In a moment when Jesus needed encouragement and support, his friends repeatedly fall asleep on him. Instead of revoking their disciple cards, he calls them to persist in prayer and continue with him. Firm and consistent, we see Jesus model a patience with his men that we should take note of.

After dinner Jesus and the twelve go to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. In a moment when Jesus needed encouragement and support, his friends repeatedly fall asleep on him. Instead of revoking their disciple cards, he calls them to persist in prayer and continue with him. Firm and consistent, we see Jesus model a patience with his men that we should take note of.

Fully aware that his death was imminent, Jesus took time to rest and connect in the home of Simon the leper. A woman came and anointed him with expensive perfume—an act that seemed crazy to onlookers, but beautiful to the eyes of Jesus. We begin our study of the fruit by looking at the selfless, compassionate love Jesus had for other people.

During the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus explained communion and how it related to his pending crucifixion. He also foretold that they would abandon him in his greatest moment of need. Immediately following such a tense moment, we see Jesus and his disciples singing a worship song to God. Here we will see joy and peace that surpasses understanding.

Fully aware that his death was imminent, Jesus took time to rest and connect in the home of Simon the leper. A woman came and anointed him with expensive perfume—an act that seemed crazy to onlookers, but beautiful to the eyes of Jesus. We begin our study of the fruit by looking at the selfless, compassionate love Jesus had for other people.

After their father’s passing, Joseph’s brothers fear that he will deal harshly with them. On the contrary, Joseph promises to provide for them and their children. He sees that the hand of God had been working throughout his life and trusts it will continue. This week we explore how trusting our sovereign God leads to peace and generosity.