 in the ancient world, that's a real problem for people. In fact, one scholar, he calls Mark's gospel his apology for the cross. He's not apologizing for the cross, but saying, how is it that Jesus could be the Messiah despite the fact of his crucifixion? So that's where Jesus is right now. In his resurrected, glorified body, that's where he is. So here's another thing that you need to know.