Why would God forsake His own Son?

In this Good Friday sermon, Pastor Jon Benzinger walks through Mark 15 to reveal the true meaning of the cross—and why what looked like weakness is actually the power and wisdom of God.

In this message, you’ll discover:
* What Jesus meant when He cried, “Why have You forsaken Me?”
* How the cross reveals the seriousness of sin
* Why Jesus had to be your substitute
* What His suffering means for your salvation

If you’ve ever doubted God’s love—or misunderstood the cross—this message will challenge, clarify, and point you back to Christ.

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Navigation:
00:00 – Why the cross seemed foolish (then and now)
00:30 – The scandal of worshiping a crucified Savior
02:27 – The Substitute: God’s judgment at Calvary
05:45 – What darkness really meant (God’s wrath revealed)
08:51 – “Why have You forsaken Me?” explained
10:28 – Jesus trusting Scripture in suffering
12:20 – What happened within the Trinity
14:02 – Our sin is the reason for the cross
15:24 – Hell: punishment and separation from God
16:25 – Jesus absorbed God’s wrath for us
17:38 – From abandonment to acceptance
19:03 – Jesus as the final Passover Lamb
20:29 – The seriousness of sin revealed
21:24 – Choosing sin over Christ
21:58 – Why you should never doubt God’s love
22:29 – The crowd’s misunderstanding of the cross
23:07 – Mockery at the cross and hardened hearts

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