Reading for February 1st

Read Mark 15.16-39
(Mt 27.27-31; Lk 23.11; Jn 19.1-3; see Mic 5.1): The mockery.
The cohort's action fulfills Jesus' mandate of kingship through weakness (10.41-45).
In verses 21-32 (Mt 27.32-44; Lk 23.33-43; Jn 19.17-24): The crucifixion.
In verses 21-22 see comment on Mt 27.32-33.
In verse 23 wine mixed with myrrh is a sedative.
In verse 24 see Ps 22.18.
In verses 25-32 see comment on Mt 27.37-44.
In verse 29 should be translated "blasphemed" rather than derided; the bystanders commit
the crime for which Jesus, wrongly, is condemned by the chief priest.
In verse 31 ironically, Jesus saves others by not saving himself.
In verses 33-39 (Mt 27.45-56; Lk 23.44-48; Jn 19.25-30): Jesus' death.
In verses 34-38 see comment on Mt 27.45-56.
In verse 39 the centurion understands what Peter did not (8.31-33).
Comments or Questions...