As we come to the close of Mark's Gospel, I can't help but see the tug-a-war of emotions as the events unfold in the life of Jesus, leading to His death in chapter 15, and then to His glorious resurrection in chapter 16.
The section that impacted me the most in this morning's reading is 15:11-13. "But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have Pilate release Barabbas instead. What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?" Pilate asked them. "Crucify Him!" they shouted."
They exchanged the truth for a lie! Right before them stood the King of kings, Lord of lords, the Creator of the universe, and they couldn't even see it. They were blinded to the truth that stood right in front of them. As I think about this, I'm hit with the harsh reality that things haven't changed in 2000 years. People are still exchanging the truth for a lie.
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