Lenten Season · Liturgy of the Passion · Year B
Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
March 21, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” (Mark 14:36)
In the first part of the passion story (chaps. 11–12) the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish authorities grows more and more severe, culminating in the diatribe of 11:28–30. In the Olivet Discourse the implications of their refusal to follow God and accept his Son are detailed: the coming judgment is proclaimed in 11:12–21 and described in 13:3–23, the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. There will be no more contact with the leaders until the trial; instead, the final events are initiated in 14:1–2, 10–11.
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Commentary
Mark 15:1-39 Working Preacher
A commentary reading the crucifixion scene for preachers.
Palms & Passion SALT Project
An ecumenical commentary framing the whole Palm and Passion arc in Mark.
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Cycle B Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A Catholic reflection and family activities on Mark's Passion.
Mark 15 Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse evangelical commentary on the crucifixion.
Classic commentaries on Mark 15 BibleHub
Aggregated classic and modern commentary notes verse by verse.
Walking the Way of the Cross Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Episcopal Sermons That Work homily for Palm and Passion Sunday, Year B.
Mark 14:1-15:47 Enduring Word · David Guzik
An accessible verse-by-verse commentary, widely used across evangelical churches.
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What is the Passion according to Mark?
Mark's Passion moves swiftly from the anointing at Bethany and the supper through the agony in Gethsemane, the denial, and the crucifixion, where a centurion names Jesus the Son of God.
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