Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 10, 2025
                    
                
                
                    When Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus's cross, he probably was upset. But that was a blessing in disguise.  If he had not been forced to carry Jesus’ cross, he might not have known Jesus and received His grace.
                
                    
                        Let’s read Mark 15:16-32. Last week we learned that even though Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, he eventually gave in to the pressure of the crowd who wanted Jesus crucified. Verse 15 says: “Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them. But he flogged Jesus and handed him over
                        
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