The Centurion
Overview
The centurion in Mark 15 confessed Jesus’ identity after witnessing the crucifixion.
Biblical Significance
Standing at the cross, this Roman officer declared that Jesus was truly the Son of God. In Mark’s Gospel, his confession lands with special force because it comes at the moment of Jesus’ suffering and death.
Key Events
- Crucifixion — The centurion confesses at the cross
Related Notes
Notes
The confession of a Roman centurion signals that the meaning of Jesus’ death reaches beyond Israel to the nations.