1 Ransom for Many

New series in the book of Mark. SS and youth studying Mark in Explore the Bible.

We will walk through an overview of the book of Mark today, study the entry to Jerusalem, last supper and trials on Palm Sunday and then look at the death, burial, and resurrection on Easter.

Mark is a simple presentation of The Gospel written only a few decades after Jesus ascended. Maybe 40 years or so.

Practical, short story snapshots with only minimal detail as needed. The original audience would have been familiar with many of the details.

Begins with Jesus’ start in ministry and ends at the resurrection announcement. Mark does not show the life and ancestry of Jesus, and doesn’t show the final days with the disciples beyond the resurrection.

Mark gives an emphasis on who Jesus is and connects Him to the Father as the Son of God.

Story is told in three main sections. First two sections are faster paced with short snippets.

Early ministry where Jesus establishes His authority through healing and signs, builds a community.

Pivotal point after which He is on the way to Jerusalem and focuses on preparing His disciples.

Third part is in Jerusalem, last supper, trial, and cross. Pace slows down somewhat and more time and detail are given to this period.

Running through the book we see several distinct themes, and Mark answers the questions – Who is Jesus? Why did He come? And What does it mean to follow Him?

Highlights and key passages

Mark begins with a statement of purpose, Scripture backdrop, and launch of Jesus into ministry life.

Mark 1:1 CSB

1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 1:1 beginning of Gospel of Jesus Christ Son of God

beginning of Gospel of Jesus Christ Son of God

Tell John baptizing Jesus

Read as example of brief story snapshots

Mark 1:14–15 CSB

14 After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: 15 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Mark 1:14-15 Kingdom is near, repent, believe Gospel

Kingdom is near, repent, believe Gospel

Kingdom is near, repent, believe Gospel. Jesus begins His ministry.

Mark 8:27–31 CSB

27 Jesus went out with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the road he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 They answered him, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, one of the prophets.” 29 “But you,” he asked them, “who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.” 30 And he strictly warned them to tell no one about him. 31 Then he began to teach them that it was necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and rise after three days.

Mark 8:27-31 pivot point You are the Messiah

pivot point You are the Messiah

pivot point You are the Messiah. Then Jesus began teaching the Journey - rejection/suffering, killed, rise

Mark 8:34 CSB

34 Calling the crowd along with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Mark 8:34 discipleship = way of the cross =

discipleship = way of the cross =

discipleship = way of the cross = suffering and death. Disciples invited to follow Jesus on His journey.

Mark 10:45 CSB

45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:45 ransom for many

ransom for many

Read from Bible Mark 8:29-33

Mark 8:31 CSB

31 Then he began to teach them that it was necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and rise after three days.

Mark 8:31–33 CSB

31 Then he began to teach them that it was necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and rise after three days. 32 He spoke openly about this. Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33 But turning around and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! You are not thinking about God’s concerns but human concerns.”

Mark 8:31-33 after pivot – Jesus to Peter, get behind me

after pivot – Jesus to Peter, get behind me

vv. 32-33 after pivot – Jesus to Peter, get behind me

Ma vv. 32-33 after pivot – Jesus to Peter, get behind me

Read from Bible Mark 9:31-32

Mark 9:31 CSB

31 For he was teaching his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after he is killed, he will rise three days later.”

Mark 9:30–32 CSB

30 Then they left that place and made their way through Galilee, but he did not want anyone to know it. 31 For he was teaching his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after he is killed, he will rise three days later.” 32 But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask him.

Mark 9:30-32 disciples were afraid to ask

disciples were afraid to ask

v.32 disciples were afraid to ask

Read from Bible Mark 10:32-34

Mark 10:32–34 CSB

32 They were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were astonished, but those who followed him were afraid. Taking the Twelve aside again, he began to tell them the things that would happen to him. 33 “See, we are going up to Jerusalem. The Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death. Then they will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 and they will mock him, spit on him, flog him, and kill him, and he will rise after three days.”

Mark 10:32-34 (also v45) join me in suffering

(also v45) join me in suffering

Mark 10:34 CSB

34 and they will mock him, spit on him, flog him, and kill him, and he will rise after three days.”

(also v45) join me in suffering

Also in 12:11ff parable of tenants, master sends son, tenants kill him.

Mark focuses in really hard on the Gospel, journey to the cross, Jesus giving Himself, and the invitation for disciples to follow Him in this Journey.

Mark also shows various people wrestling with who Jesus is.

Mark doesn’t take the time and space to give Jesus human background and credentials. His focus is on His divine origin. Throughout the book various characters wrestle with who this man is.

• A stunned synagogue crowd asks, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority!” (Mark 1:27).

• After casting out a demon, a stunned synagogue crowd asks, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority!” ().

Mark 1:27 CSB

27 They were all amazed, and so they began to ask each other: “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”

• Livid theological experts ask themselves, “Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” (2:7).

• When He forgave the sins of a paralyzed man, Livid theological experts ask themselves, “Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” (2:7).

Mark 2:7 CSB

7 “Why does he speak like this? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

• Spooked disciples ask, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” (4:41).

When Jesus calmed a stormy sea, Spooked disciples ask, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” (4:41).

Mark 4:41 CSB

41 And they were terrified and asked one another, “Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him!”

• A resentful hometown crowd asks, “Where did this man get these things?… What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles!” (6:2).

Mark 6:2–3 CSB

2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. “Where did this man get these things?” they said. “What is this wisdom that has been given to him, and how are these miracles performed by his hands? 3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And aren’t his sisters here with us?” So they were offended by him.

Mark 6:2 CSB

2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. “Where did this man get these things?” they said. “What is this wisdom that has been given to him, and how are these miracles performed by his hands?

• Some think he is Elijah; others, one of the prophets (6:14–16; 8:27–28).

(parts)

• Some think he is Elijah; others, one of the prophets (6:14–16; 8:27–28).

• Some think he is Elijah; others, one of the prophets (6:15; 8:27–28).

Mark 6:15 CSB

15 But others said, “He’s Elijah.” Still others said, “He’s a prophet, like one of the prophets from long ago.”

Mark 6:14–16 CSB

14 King Herod heard about it, because Jesus’s name had become well known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that’s why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 But others said, “He’s Elijah.” Still others said, “He’s a prophet, like one of the prophets from long ago.” 16 When Herod heard of it, he said, “John, the one I beheaded, has been raised!”

• Vexed priests ask, “By what authority are you doing these things?… And who gave you authority to do this?” (11:28).

Mark 6:14-16• Vexed priests ask, “By what authority are you doing these things?… And who gave you authority to do this?” (11:28).

• Herod’s best guess is that he is John the Baptizer come back to life to haunt him for his sins. 6:16

(parts)

Mark 6:16 CSB

16 When Herod heard of it, he said, “John, the one I beheaded, has been raised!”

Again in during that pivotal time Jesus asked the disciples

Mark 8:27–28 CSB

27 Jesus went out with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the road he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 They answered him, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, one of the prophets.”

Mark 8:27-28• Vexed priests ask, “By what authority are you doing these things?… And who gave you authority to do this?” (11:28).

• Vexed priests in the temple ask, “By what authority are you doing these things?… And who gave you authority to do this?” (11:28).

• 12:33-37 Jesus asks whose son is the messiah

Mark 11:28 CSB

28 and asked him, “By what authority are you doing these things? Who gave you this authority to do these things?”

• In the temple, Jesus asks whose son is the messiah

• Herod’s best guess is that he is John the Baptizer come back to life to haunt him for his sins. 6:16

Mark 12:33-37• Herod’s best guess is that he is John the Baptizer come back to life to haunt him for his sins. 6:16

Mark 12:33–37 CSB

33 And to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself, is far more important than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34 When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question him any longer. 35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, “How can the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David? 36 David himself says by the Holy Spirit: The Lord declared to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.’ 37 David himself calls him ‘Lord’; how then can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.

• The Pharisees think he is in league with Satan. 3:22

Mark 6:16 CSB

16 When Herod heard of it, he said, “John, the one I beheaded, has been raised!”

• Early in His ministry the religious leaders think he is in league with Satan. 3:22

• The disciples are captivated by his powers but are baffled as to who he is for much of the opening chapters. Only Peter, James, and John are let in on this mystery at the Transfiguration. They hear the voice from the clouds proclaim that Jesus is God’s beloved Son and learn on the way down from the mountain that Elijah has already come and gone (9:2–13). Even so, this experience does not spare them from failure.

Mark 3:22 CSB

22 The scribes who had come down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and, “He drives out demons by the ruler of the demons.”

• Demons know who He is: holy one of God

• Demons know who He is: holy one of God1:24, son of most high God 5:7

• Demons know who He is: holy one of God

Mark 1:24 CSB

24 “What do you have to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

, son of most high God 5:7

, son of most high God

Mark 5:7 CSB

7 And he cried out with a loud voice, “What do you have to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you before God, don’t torment me!”

• The disciples are captivated by his powers but are baffled as to who he is for much of the opening chapters. Only Peter, James, and John are let in on this mystery at the Transfiguration. They hear the voice from the clouds proclaim that Jesus is God’s beloved Son and learn on the way down from the mountain that Elijah has already come and gone (9:2–13). Even so, this experience does not spare them from failure.

The truth suddenly hits a centurion in the execution squad when he sees how Jesus died: “Surely this man was the Son of God!” (15:39).

Mark 15:39 CSB

39 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!”

Finish with son of man and son of God statements

Mark starts with the statement Beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

The demons proclaim Him the Holy One

The 3 disciples see Him transfigured and hear the Father’s proclamation

Peter proclaims Jesus is the Messiah

Jesus refers to Himself as the Messiah and Son of Man

Mark 10:45 CSB

45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Last = Centurion and 10:45 ransom for many.

Jesus (the Son of Man and Son of God) gave His life as a ransom for you. Follow Him.

Who do you say Jesus is?

What are you doing with Him?

Are you following Jesus?

Jesus cares about you, He gave His life for you, He invites you to follow Him.

1 Ransom for Many

Introduction

Points

About Mark

About Mark

About Mark

Three Predictions

Three Predictions

Who is this man?

Who is this man?

Conclusion

Conclusion

Big Idea: Jesus (the Son of Man and Son of God) gave His life as a ransom for you. Follow Him.

Big Idea: Jesus gave His life as a ransom for you. Follow Him.

What About You?

What About You?