SCRIPTURE: Mark (NIV) 15:29 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, “So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, 30 come down from the cross and save yourself!” 31 In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself!
OBSERVATION: The pain screamed, “Save yourself!” The disgrace of dying like a criminal shouted, “Save yourself!” Those insulting Him said, “Save yourself!” The religious leaders said, “Save yourself!” Did He have the power to “save Himself?” Oh yes. Even satan recognized that Jesus could call angels to help. (Luke 4:10)
But there was something He could not do. He could not save Himself AND fulfill the purpose of His coming. This was why He had been sent! This was why He was on earth! He had no sins for which His blood would be required to cover, so He readily offers it to repenting sinners to cover their sins!
In their mocking, the priests and teachers of the law were right. Jesus could not save Himself!
APPLICATION: By refusing to save Himself, Jesus chose to save me! …and you! In love, Jesus took the penalty for our sins. And in love, He will forgive our sins.
PRAYER: Lord, thank you that your love and forgiveness reaches to me. I confess my sins and receive your forgiveness. I invite you to make my life your home. Bring someone into my life that will help me understand this relationship that we share. Thank you for the joy you put into my heart. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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