Psalm 22
This is the Psalm quoted by gospel writers in several passages about Jesus’ crucifixion, with the opening line quoted by Jesus on the cross. Though the Psalm begins with despair, it ends with a strong declaration and praise that God did not reject the afflicted one (note the turn at verse 10).
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Week 13 | Thursday | Mark 15:33-47
Week 13 | Wednesday | Mark 15:22-32
Week 13 | Tuesday | Mark 15:15-21
Context: Josephus and Philo of Alexandria On Pontius Pilate
Below are references to Pontius Pilate in Josephus and Philo of Alexandria Egypt, two first-century Jewish sources:
(more…)Gospel Parallels: The Trial Before Pilate
Mark 15.2–5 || Matt 27.11; 26.53; 27.12–14 || Luke 23.2–3, 9–10, 4–5, 13–14 || John 18.29–38; 19.8–15
Parallel is from Aland’s Synopsis of the Four Gospels, parallel #336
(more…)Gospel Parallels: The Way to Golgotha
Mark 15.20–21, 27 || Matt 27.31–32, 38 || Luke 23.26–32 || John 19.17–18
Parallel is from Aland’s Synopsis of the Four Gospels, parallel #343
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