Delivered at  @CrosswalkChurchTN  on Sunday, November 16, 2025.In a culture where public shaming feels like a sport, this sermon from Mark 15:16–32 traces the waves of mockery that crash over Jesus—from Roman soldiers and casual passersby to religious leaders and criminals on neighboring crosses. We see how their taunts accidentally tell the truth: “He saved others; he cannot save himself,” and how that one sentence captures the heart of the gospel. As we recognize ourselves in the crowd and at the foot of the cross, we’re invited to trust the King who stayed on the cross for us and to answer His call to take up our own cross and follow Him. The message concludes at the Lord’s Table, where the bread and cup remind us that Jesus saved others by refusing to save Himself.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to journey with me through God's Word, uncovering timeless wisdom, its relevance for today, and everyday life applications: https://www.youtube.com/@AustinWDuncan?sub_confirmation=1🔗 CONNECT WITH ME:📺 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6577141👤 Facebook: https://facebook.com/pastoraustinwduncan📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/austinwduncan🐦 𝕏: https://twitter.com/austinwduncan🌐 Website: austinwduncan.com🙏 If this episode touched you, please SHARE it with your friends and leave a COMMENT below. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.💡 EPISODE RESOURCES:BIBLES:Word-for-Word (Formal Equivalence) Bible Translations:ESV Study Bible: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433547627?tag=burningbushmi-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1NASB Bible: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1581351933?tag=burningbushmi-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1Thought-for-Thought (Functional Equivalance) Bible Translations:CSB Bible: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433648083?tag=burningbushmi-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1NIV Bible: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310449715?tag=burningbushmi-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1🔍 TAGS: #AustinWDuncan, #crucifixion, #gospel, #substitionaryatonement, #sermon, #loveDISCLAIMERS:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host, Austin W. Duncan, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, or company.Austin W. Duncan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites/individuals to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com products. As an Amazon Associate, Austin W. Duncan may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com.BIBLE COPYRIGHT INFORMATION:THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®.The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960 - 2020 by The Lockman Foundation.Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers.