THIS EPISODE:
Was Jesus' suffering and death really necessary? And how much does the WAY it all happened matter? Was so much pain & suffering really paramount to our ultimate redemption?
As we consider this for a few minutes together, we explore some truly remarkable aspects of Jesus in the process, and his ability to deeply understand us in our own suffering & trials. Because of his great love for humanity, he was humbly obedient to his Father's plan. And we see that through the profound pain and suffering of his experiences, he not only understands us in the midst of our own, but is able to be truly with us in the middle of our mess.
Let's unpack this and more in today's message…
PRIMARY TEXT:
Mark 8:31 (CSB)
31 Then he began to teach them that it was necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and rise after three days.
