Why Jesus Felt Forsaken: A Study on the Agony of the Cross and God’s Faithfulness | Mark 15

Midweek Move: Jesus's Death and Direct Access to God (Mark 15:33-41)

Join Dallas and Carlos Renfroe as they dive into the final, dark moments of Jesus’s life. We examine the supernatural darkness, Jesus's cry of separation, the prophetic tearing of the Temple Curtain, and the faith of the Centurion who became the first Gentile convert. We also offer practical advice for trusting God when facing your own dark seasons of suffering.

Listen as we discuss:
The supernatural three hours of darkness over the whole land and the agony of the crucifixion process.
Why Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" as He bore the sin of the world.
Practical ways to rely on "stones of remembrance" and God's promises during difficult times.
The profound significance of the Temple Curtain tearing, granting direct access to the Father through Christ.
The Roman Centurion's declaration ("Truly this man was the Son of God") and encouragement for praying for unlikely converts.
The role of Mary Magdalene, Mary, and Salome as faithful witnesses who stayed when the other disciples fled.

 

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The Midweek Move is a Bible Study podcast extension of The Healing Place, a church based in Shreveport, Louisiana. We seek to study scripture line-by-line, verse-by-verse, and ask ourselves what is happening here today.

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⏳ Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Welcome to the Midweek Move Podcast
2:44 - Mark 15 verse 33 Darkness Over the Land (Sixth Hour to Ninth Hour)
3:58 - Discussion: The difference between Crucifixion and Death (lasting for days)
4:50 - Jesus's physical and mental state during the six hours on the cross
6:07 - Why Jesus refused the pain-dulling wine mixed with myrrh (maintaining full consciousness) 
7:46 - Mark 15 verse 34: Jesus's Cry: "My God, why have you forsaken me?" (Fulfillment of Psalm 22)
8:40 - The agony of separation: Jesus bore our sin
10:20 - Practical advice: How to trust God during suffering and dark seasons 11:56 - Discussion: Using a physical Bible and journaling as "stones of remembrance"
15:19 - Mark 15 verse 35: Bystanders mock, thinking Jesus is calling Elijah 16:16 - Discussion: What victory looked like for Jesus (being obedient to death)
17:55 - Mark 15 verse 37: Jesus breathes His last breath ("It is finished")
19:15 - Jesus's final moments demonstrate consciousness and clarity
20:19 - Mark 15 verse 38: The Curtain of the Temple was torn in two
21:20 - Significance: Direct access to the Father through Christ, the High Priest
23:47 - Mark 15 verse 39: The Centurion's Confession: "Truly this man was the Son of God"
25:55 - Advice for praying for "unlikely converts" in your life
28:14 - Encouragement: Hope can come out of the darkest moments of history
28:57 - Mark 15 verse 40-41: The Faithful Women at the Cross (Mary Magdalene, Mary, Salome)
29:43 - The role and establishment of faithful women in the early church 30:20 - Note: Only John and the three women were present for the death 31:44 - Conclusion and Outro