Mark 8: 31-38; Jesus Predicts His Death

Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus knows what he is supposed to do. Throughout Mark's gospel are instances in which Jesus predicts, or makes reference to, his death. Jesus knows what he is going to endure. Jesus knows what he was sent here to do: to die on the cross to forgive us of our sins. Is that easy? No. For Jesus' disciples it means they will be without their leader and friend. For those in need of healing it means they may have to suffer for a long time. For Jesus it means the end of his life. Is the cross an easy thing? No, but it is necessary, and Jesus is not going to let anything, even one of his own disciples, keep him from the cross. That is Jesus' mission, to make sure we are saved from sin. No matter what, Jesus is going to continue to move toward Jerusalem to grant us salvation. God bless you.

Pastor Josh
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