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A free-for-all? Yes, but not the kind you mighht think. When Jesus died, the way to God was torn open, free, to anyone. And the first one through the door was the man who had just killed him. Mark’s Gospel tells us in its very first line who Jesus is: the Messiah, the Son of God. But almost nobody in the story sees it. At the cross, the first person to say it out loud and mean it is the Roman officer in charge of the execution. If he wasn’t too far gone, not one of us is. In this final epi

The soldier who carried out Jesus’ crucifixion ended up believing in Him. Watching how Jesus died changed everything for him. And if he could “get it”, nobody’s too far gone for Jesus. (Mark 15:39) A Super Short Thought from WelshRev. Free Mark’s Gospel: linktr.ee/WelshRev Info Retention Quiz 1. According to the reel, how does Mark’s Gospel describe itself in its very first verse? A) The story of a great teacher B) The beginning of the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God C)

How can anyone get to God, or do we have to earn our way up? When Jesus died, the temple curtain marking the line no one could cross was torn from top to bottom. Mark 15:38 says it was torn from top to bottom: God’s own doing, opening the way to him for you. Free Mark’s Gospel: linktr.ee/WelshRev Info Retention Quiz 1. When was the temple curtain torn, according to Mark? A. When Jesus was arrested B. The moment Jesus died C. On the morning of the resurrection D. When Jesus entered Jerusale

Is it OK to ask God “why”? Jesus’ last words in Mark’s Gospel are a question: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” He was praying Psalm 22, a psalm that begins in despair but ends with people from every nation turning to find peace and rest in God. Free Mark’s Gospel to access on the WelshRev Linktr.ee Info Retention Quiz 1. What are Jesus’ last words in Mark’s Gospel? A. “It is finished” B. “Father, forgive them” C. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” D. “Into your hands I

Why did darkness cover the land at noon when Jesus was crucified? It wasn’t an eclipse ... couldn't have been because of the time of year it happened. Mark 15:33 and Amos 8:9–10 help us understand why our darkest days are the time to reach out to God. Free Mark’s Gospel to look into this: https://live.bible.is/bible/ENGNLH/MRK/1 Info Retention Quiz At what time of day did darkness cover the land when Jesus was crucified? A. Dawn B. Nine in the morning C. Noon D. Sunset How long did the dar

Facing something you can’t avoid? In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed three times to be spared, then stood up and said, “Rise, let us go.” Not a victim, but the Son stepping forward into his Father’s purpose. And he invites you to step out with him. (Mark 14:32-42) Related Video: link to the matching Word for the Week on Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42) #Gethsemane #GospelOfMark #Faith #Jesus #Shorts Info Retention Quiz 1. Where was Jesus praying in this reel? A. The upper room B. The temple courts C. Th