What does it reveal about the world when the Savior of mankind is mocked, insulted, and scorned on the cross? In this lesson from Mark 15:21-32, we examine how Jesus was reviled during His crucifixion — by politicians, religious leaders, common citizens, soldiers, and even the thieves dying beside Him. These groups, each charged with upholding justice or serving God, instead became instruments of contempt against the innocent Lamb of God. This stark picture of Satan's influence in the world carries a warning for us today: we cannot count on worldly institutions to uphold what is right, and we must be careful not to revile Christ ourselves through sin. Yet even in the face of such hatred, faithful women stood watching with love and reverence — an example for us to trust God, commit to truth, and hold to the promise of victory through the resurrection.
