Jesus is mocked, beaten and crucified. The people hurl insults at Him about being “King of the Jews,” “Messiah,” and about His claim that He would “tear down the temple and rebuild it in three days.” The irony of their mockery is that by going through with the crucifixion, Jesus is actually fulfilling these things.
Thank You, Jesus, for going through all that, fulfilling Your role as Messiah and King. For all of us. For me.