S – When the centurion, who was standing opposite him, saw the way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”,
Mark 15:39 CSB
O – Commentary: Truly this man was God’s Son Jesus’ identity is fully revealed upon His death (compare note on Isa 53:12). At three key events in Mark’s Gospel—Jesus’ baptism, transfiguration, and crucifixion—a voice confirms that Jesus is God’s Son. Here, it is no longer God the Father proclaiming Jesus’ identity, but instead a non-Jewish person—confirming Jesus’ ministry and mission to Gentiles (see note on Mark 13:10).
A – A human voice confirms that Jesus is God’s son. Like Peter at Cesarea Phillipi, this centurion recognizes who Jesus is and proclaims it out loud. There is something powerful when we do that in accepting Christ and water baptism. We tell the world I recognize the relationship I have/need with God and I will live it out. This is big!
R – Lord, I proclaim that You are God, Jesus is my Savior and the Holy Spirit is my daily advocate of you that I walk with daily. I am far from perfect – I still make mistakes and sin. But, in You I have hope, forgiveness, courage and strength to walk out what you have for me today. Thank you, God, that you loved me enough for Christ to die for me and for sending the Holy Spirit to help me navigate today.
Just Add Water . Chris Bonham 