Summary: Mark 15:1-21
In this passage, Jesus was put on trial unfairly. He had not done anything wrong, but the point was to please the crowd. The people that had welcomed Him in worship now insisted on His death. Jesus was abused, mocked, and sent to die. A man named Simon took up the cross and followed Jesus even though it required sacrifice for Him.
What Does This Say about God?
Who God is does not change based on public opinion. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Jesus did not use His position to control others or make a point but humbly laid His rights down so that we can live.
Parent Kick-Off
Share what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What are some things you do to make people happy? What makes God happy?
- Why is it good for us to choose making God happy over making people happy?
Discussion with Older Kids
- What are some ways you might try to get others to be happy with you?
- If we have to choose between making people happy or God happy, which should we choose? What makes this hard?
Discussion with Teens
- What does it mean to be people pleaser? How does our new identity in Christ change the way we live with other people in this way?
- How does following Jesus require sacrifice? What might God be calling you to sacrifice now?
Memory Verse
But Pilate questioned Him again, saying, “Do You offer nothing in answer? See how many charges they are bringing against You!” But Jesus said nothing further in answer, so Pilate was amazed.
Mark 15:4-5
Prayer
Pray that you would seek to please God and not other people.
