The Cross as the Story's Crisis - Teacher (Standard) (print)

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Objective: Analyse Mark 14:22-25; 15:33-39 and explain the case that the cross brings Israel's story, human rebellion, covenant, kingship, and sacrificial language into a decisive event.

Read: Mark 14:22-25; 15:33-39

Opening: Ask: What do you notice first in this passage before we explain what it means?

Say:

At the meal Jesus speaks of His blood of the covenant poured out for many.
Mark narrates Jesus’ crucifixion and death as the “King of the Jews.”
The centurion responds to Jesus’ death with a claim about His identity.
The cross brings Israel's story, human rebellion, covenant, kingship, and sacrificial language into a decisive event.

Ask:

What happens or is said in the passage?
What does this show about Jesus, God, people, or the biblical story?
Which statement is directly in the text?
What is one careful response for us?

Do: Complete the Cross Claim Classification Map activity.

Close: Pray using one truth from the passage and one faithful response.

Materials: Bible; Cross Claim Classification Map

Standard outline · 35 minutes

4 minConnect. Connect the lesson to the biblical storyline.
4 minContext. Connect the lesson to the biblical storyline.
9 minRead and observe. Read and observe the principal passage. Ask: What does the passage directly say or narrate?
7 minDiscuss. Work from the text and keep observation distinct from interpretation. Ask: How does the big idea arise from the passage? What should we avoid claiming from this passage?
7 minActivity. Complete Cross Claim Classification Map. Activity: Cross Claim Classification Map. Printable: T1-L19-P01-cross-claim-map.
4 minRespond. Name one faithful response and pray. Ask: What is one faithful response that follows from this lesson?

Activity details

Cross Claim Classification Map · 8 min

Materials: Cross Claim Classification Map; Pens or pencils

Work through the resource using the passage.
Mark observations separately from conclusions.
Discuss one careful application.

Low-resource option: Use blank paper and create the same categories by hand.

Closing

Memory verse: Mark 14:22-25

Prayer: Thank God for the truth in this passage and ask for wisdom to respond faithfully.

Take-home line: The cross brings Israel's story, human rebellion, covenant, kingship, and sacrificial language into a decisive event.