Mar. 29, 2026

“The What and Why of the Cross”

“The What and Why of the Cross”
Mark 15 & Romans 3
Central Idea: Jesus provides everything needed for salvation.
I. What did Jesus suffer? (Mark 15)
• Jesus is falsely ____________ (1-5)
• Jesus is falsely _________________ (6-15)
• Jesus is __________ by others (16-21)
• Jesus is unjustly _______________ (22-26)
• Jesus is mocked by his ______ (27-32)
• Jesus is _______________ by the Father (33-34)
1. Jesus calls Him “______” NOT “____________”
2. “Forsaken” - ____________, ____________
3. Jesus had become the ______ ____________ for the world.
• Jesus experiences __________ by crucifixion (37-39)
II. Why did Jesus suffer? (Romans 3)
• Jesus suffers for the...
•__________ (10-18)
•__________ (19-20)
• Jesus suffers so we can be...
•_________________ (21-22)
• God ____________ the righteousness of Jesus to those who
believe in Him.
• _________________ (24)
• legal term - ___________ righteous
• _________________ (24)
• The word redemption means “a buying back, a setting free
by paying a __________ price.”
Application:
1. ___________ at knowing what and why Jesus suffered!
2. Look at the cross and know God _______ you!
3. _____________ in Jesus for your salvation!