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MARKed by Jesus: Mark 15:1-47 — 4/10/2026 10:00 AM
Today's All-Access Day chapel speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White continues his series in the Gospel of Mark, reflecting on the crucifixion and how we are called to respond. His text is Mark 15:1-47.
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Chapel Recap: What Will You Do With Jesus?
In today’s chapel, Dr. Thomas White continued the series in Mark, preaching from Mark 15 and centering the message on how the events of the crucifixion answer a key question: What do I do with Jesus?
Dr. White first pointed to the world’s response — to scorn and reject Christ (vv. 1–20). Jesus was mocked, beaten, and dismissed by those around Him. Yet this response is not limited to the past. “Our world is still looking for all the wrong things in Jesus,” Dr. White said. Rather than receiving Him as Savior, many reshape Him to fit their expectations or reject Him altogether.
Next, Dr. White highlighted the Father’s response — sending Jesus as both Substitute and Savior (vv. 21–38). On the cross, Jesus was crucified in your place, bearing the punishment for sin. He was abandoned for your sin, experiencing the weight of separation so that you would not have to. And when He died, the curtain was torn, symbolizing that access to God was now open. “He bore the curse for us,” Dr. White reminded.
Finally, Dr. White turned to faith’s response — recognizing Jesus as the Son of God (vv. 39–47). The Roman centurion, witnessing the crucifixion, confessed who Jesus truly was. Others remained faithfully present, testifying to His death and burial. The proper response to the cross is belief and true surrender.
Dr. White closed with a challenge: “Have you pondered the cross long enough that you are able to live your life in a way that might cost you something?”
Mark 15 forces a decision. You cannot remain neutral. The world rejects Him, the Father offers Him, and faith receives Him. The question remains: What will you do with Jesus?