马可福音第15章: 被弃的王，慈爱的主
 
GK611晨祷生命读经
08.01.2026
主讲：丘均发传道


一、被审判的王（可15:1–15）

1. 清晨的阴谋审判（V1-5）
天刚亮，祭司长就急着把耶稣绑去见罗马总督彼拉多，为了定一个无罪之人死罪。彼拉多问：“你是犹太人的王吗？”耶稣回答：“你说的是。”接着便沉默不语。

当我们的动机被曲解时，效法耶稣的智慧，先简洁陈述真相。若对方根本不想听真相，停止争辩，让生命作证。因为真正的审判在天上，不在人间法庭。

2. 群众的错误选择（V6-15）
彼拉多明知耶稣无罪，却敌不过群众的压力。逾越节可释放一名囚犯，他让人选择：杀人造反的巴拉巴，或带来医治与和平的“犹太人的王”耶稣。群众高喊要巴拉巴，并要钉耶稣十字架。

我们每天都在做“巴拉巴还是耶稣”的选择：报复还是原谅？谎言还是真理？…求神给我们清醒的心，在世界的声浪中，能听见并顺服神的声音。

二、被羞辱的王（可15:16–20）

兵丁把耶稣带进衙门，给他穿上紫袍、戴上荆棘冠冕，用苇子打他、向他吐唾沫，讥讽地拜他说：“恭喜犹太人的王！” 他们以为是在羞辱一个骗子，却不知正为宇宙的真王加冕。

当信仰被嘲笑，不必用世俗的成功去证明自己。我们的回应，应是持续服事与谦卑，相信主能将这些转化为荣耀的见证。

三、被钉死的王（可15:21–37）

1. 十字架上的宣告（V21-26）
古利奈人西门被迫背十字架。经文特意提到他是亚历山大和鲁孚的父亲，因为初代教会认识这家人（罗16:13），显出西门虽起初勉强，后来全家却归主。十架上的牌子写着“犹太人的王”，无意中向世人宣告真相。

十字架提醒我们：不是环境决定谁是王，而是神的计划。

2. 多重遗弃的深渊（V27-37）
耶稣被所有人遗弃。最后，耶稣大喊：“我的神，我的神，为什么离弃我？”，之后气就断了。这不是失败的句点，而是使命的完成！

当我们经历被误解、被背叛、甚至感觉连神都沉默时，耶稣完全明白。他经历过更深的遗弃，为要救赎所有被遗弃的人。

四、被安葬的王（可15:42–47）

1. 隐藏门徒的勇气（V42-46）
亚利马太的约瑟“是尊贵的议士，也是等候神国的人”，原是原本属于定罪耶稣的公会成员之一。而此时耶稣已死，跟随祂没有好处，只有风险。但他放胆去求耶稣的身体，并亲手安葬耶稣。这是付代价的决定。

我们的信仰是否只在安全的环境中才敢承认？

2. 妇女的忠诚见证（V47）
有2位妇女从远处观看，知道耶稣埋葬的地方。她们将成为主复活的第一批见证人。这些妇女只做了一件事：忠心地留下来。

我们是否轻觉得自己平凡、无影响？这两位马利亚提醒我们：神看重的是忠心。你今天的“看见”，也许是神明日要使用的见证。

总结：被弃的背後，竟是慈爱

看似被全世界遗弃的耶稣，竟是慈爱到底的主。
祂被审判，是为承担我们的罪恶；
祂被羞辱，是为给我们尊贵身份；
祂被钉死，是为赐我们永生；
祂被埋葬，是为让我们有复活的確据！


  

Mark Chapter15:  Walking with God Even in the Darkness 
GK611 Morning Devotion
08.01.2026
Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew 


 I. The King on Trial (Mark 15:1–15) 

1. A Conspiracy trial  at  dawn (V1–5)
As soon as morning came, the chief priests hurriedly bound Jesus and led Him to the Roman governor Pilate, determined to sentence an innocent man to death. Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus replied, “You have said so,” and then remained silent.
When our motives are misunderstood, we learn from Jesus’ wisdom: state the truth simply and clearly. If the other party has no desire to hear the truth, stop arguing and let your life bear witness. For the ultimate judgment is in heaven, not in earthly courts.

2. The Crowd’s Wrong Choice (V6–15)
Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent, yet he could not withstand the pressure of the 
crowd. At Passover, one prisoner could be released, so he offered a choice: Barabbas, a murderer and insurrectionist, or Jesus, the “King of the Jews” who brought healing and peace. The crowd shouted for Barabbas and demanded that Jesus be crucified.
Every day we face our own “Barabbas or Jesus” choices: revenge or forgiveness? Lies or truth? … May God grant us clear minds, so that amid the clamor of the world, we can hear and obey His voice.

II. The Humiliated King (Mark 15:16–20) 

The soldiers led Jesus into the courtyard, dressed Him in a purple robe, placed a crown of thorns on His head, struck Him with a reed, spat on Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They thought they were humiliating a fraud, not realizing they were crowning the true King of the universe.
When our faith is mocked, we do not need to prove ourselves through worldly success. Our 
response should be continued service and humility, trusting that the Lord can turn these moments into testimonies of glory.

III. The Crucified King (Mark 15:21–37) 

1. The Proclamation at the Cross (V21–26)
Simon of Cyrene was compelled to carry the cross. Scripture deliberately notes that he was the father of Alexander and Rufus, known to the early church (Rom. 16:13), showing that though Simon was initially reluctant, his entire family later came to the Lord. The sign on the cross read, “The King of the Jews,” unintentionally proclaiming the truth to the world.
The cross reminds us: it is not circumstances that determine who is king, but God’s sovereign plan.

2. The Abyss of Total Abandonment (V27–37)
Jesus was abandoned by everyone. At the 
end, He cried out, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” and then breathed His last. This was not the end of failure, but the completion of His mission.
When we are misunderstood, betrayed, or even feel that God is silent, Jesus fully understands. He experienced an even deeper abandonment in order to redeem all who are abandoned.

IV. The Buried King (Mark 15:42–47) 

1. The Courage of a Hidden Disciple (V42–46)
Joseph of Arimathea, “a respected member of the Council who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God,” had been part of the very council that condemned Jesus. Now that Jesus was dead, following Him brought no benefit—only risk. Yet Joseph boldly asked for Jesus’ body and personally buried Him. This was a costly decision. Is our faith something we only dare to acknowledge in safe environments?

2. The Faithful Witness of the Women (V47)
Two women watched from a distance and knew where Jesus was laid. They would become the first witnesses of the Lord’s resurrection. These women did just one thing: they faithfully stayed.
Do we sometimes think we are ordinary and insignificant? These two Marys remind us that God values faithfulness. What you “see” today may become the testimony God uses tomorrow.

Conclusion: Behind Rejection Lies Love

Jesus, who appeared to be rejected by the whole world, is in fact the Lord whose love endures to the end.
He was judged to bear our sins;
He was humiliated to give us honor;
He was crucified to grant us eternal life;
He was buried to give us the sure hope of resurrection.