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Podcast: Open the Bible UK Daily
Episode: The Bible’s Description of What Actually Happened at the Cross
Description: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”Mark 15:34The New Testament tells us about the death of Jesus in two important but different ways: God gives us both description and explanation. And it’s important to hold these two together.The Gospels describe what actually happened. Mark gives us an eyewitness account. If you had been there, here is what you would have seen: The soldiers dividing Jesus’ clothing by lots (15:24), the written notice over Jesus’ head that said, “The King of the Jews” (15:26), and the two robbers crucified with Him; one on ei...