Gracious and Merciful Father,

We come before you to confess our sin as Your redeemed and beloved children. May Your Spirit alone convict us of our sin and remind us of our pardon in Christ through repentance.

We confess that by our words and deeds we often accuse Jesus of not being enough for us (Mark 15:1-5).

We confess that we often put our trust in the ways and leaders of the world instead of trusting in Christ our King (Mark 15:6-15).

We confess that we sometimes forget the depths of Jesus’ suffering and take too lightly His reign as our King (Mark 15:16-20).

We confess all of these things before You because You are faithful to forgive us in Christ. Bless us with the assurance of our pardon by Your Holy Spirit in Christ alone by faith alone through Your grace alone from Your Word.

Amen.