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Jesus foretellsHis own betrayal, death, and resurrection in today’s text (Mark 8:31–9:1). Thisshows us that the way of salvation only comes through the path of suffering(Hebrews 2:10). Jesus’ suffering, His Passion, does not simply mean that Hesympathizes with us. Rather, it means that He participates in our suffering,and we in His. His betrayal, the crown of thorns, the shameful cross—all ofthese lead to how Jesus “gave His dying breath,” as we sing in the series hymn.In the Passion reading, we will also hear how He dies (Mark 15:33–47) and whatthat means for us today.