Read Mark 15:33-39

1. What is the significance of the darkness that covered the land during Jesus’ crucifixion? How does it reflect the spiritual state of humanity at that time?
   

2. Why do you think Jesus cried out “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” What does this reveal about his experience on the cross?
   

3. How does the tearing of the temple curtain illustrate the impact of Jesus’ death on the relationship between God and humanity? What does it mean for us today?
   

4. What is the significance of the centurion’s confession that “truly this man was the Son of God”? How does it relate to the theme of the Gospel of Mark?
   

FOR FURTHER STUDY:
Case for Christ by Lee Stroebel

The Case For Christ Movie

New Testament book of Hebrews, Chapters 9 and 10