The passage for this section is Mark 15.
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- The Old Testament is primarily referenced in the passage of Mark 15 when Jesus references Psalm 22. (Mark 15:34And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”)." The Old Testament is indirectly referenced, (but completely fulfilled), by the development of the story of Jesus' crucifixion. Isaiah 52-53 makes a prophetical reference to the crucifixion of Jesus the Messiah, and the salvific meaning of that act for the world. The New Testament and Old Testament writers are in complete agreement on these points. The prophetic words of Isaiah are fulfilled in the Markian passage again and again. (His appearance marred, beyond human semblance, He was pierced for our transgressions, He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth).
- This effort has helped me situate my passage in the larger context of the whole Bible, by aiding my understanding of the nuances identified particularly in the sentence-level application. (I found that portion to be the most moving) as it helps to give a more thorough understanding of how other parts of scripture cross-reference, as well as some cultural pieces to better understand the 'then' meaning of a passage.