2 Way of the Cross
Ransom for Many: Book of Mark • Sermon • Submitted
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Introduction
Introduction
After the overview which showed the main themes and various views on who Jesus is, we skip over the early part of His ministry and go right to the journey to Jerusalem and the cross. We’ll briefly talk about Jesus entry to Jerusalem themes of teaching there, last supper, trial. The service will end with observing communion.
Three times Jesus predicted his suffering, death, and resurrection. Now we will see the realization of His predictions.
Journey to Jerusalem
Journey to Jerusalem
Journey to Jerusalem
It’s not political!
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.”
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.”
(read) first prediction just after Peter says Messiah. But then called him satan. Second prediction, still don’t understand but afraid to ask. Here, third prediction, more detail, suffer, die, rise.
(read) first prediction just after Peter says Messiah. But then called him satan. Second prediction, still don’t understand but afraid to ask. Here, third prediction, more detail, suffer, die, rise.
(read) first prediction just after Peter says Messiah. But then called him satan. Second prediction, still don’t understand but afraid to ask. Here, third prediction, more detail, suffer, die, rise.
Next story shows they still don’t understand.
(don’t read, briefly tell) the disciples show they are still thinking of a political take over and they want to rule. Jesus talks about not ruling like Gentiles rule over, but rule under as servants. Statement (show v45.) ransom for many.
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.”
Skip to C11
Skip to C11
Commandeers a donkey and rides into Jerusalem – significance = similar to inauguration of a king.
Recon of temple in v11. Surveying the situation. Then leaves…
Begins judgment of Israel.
Authority challenged
C12 parable picture of judgment of Israel for not receiving the Son of God.
V10-11 stone builders rejected became the cornerstone.
10 Haven’t you read this Scripture: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
11 This came about from the Lord and is wonderful in our eyes?”
More challenges v24 you are wrong because you don’t know Scriptures of power of God.
More challenges v24 you are wrong because you don’t know Scriptures of power of God.
V30-31 Great commandment – love God with heart soul mind strength, love neighbor as yourself
Ends C12 with story of poor widow giving money at the temple. All she had. Temple was doomed for destruction in just a few decades.
C13 predictions of the coming end of age and Messiah’s return, both near and far.
C14 transitions to Jesus making His way to the cross.
To the Cross
To the Cross
2 days before Passover
Hanging out with friends in Bethany – Anointed.
8 She has done what she could; she has anointed my body in advance for burial.
Mark 14:Like poor widow, another woman lavishes a gift on a temple destined for destruction.
Like poor widow, another woman lavishes a gift on a temple destined for destruction.
Contrast the worship and devotion with Judas then going to betray Jesus.
10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
Contrast the worship and devotion with Judas then going to betray Jesus.
Prep in the city, in an upper room.
As they are eating Jesus drops another one. One of you will betray me.
18 While they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.”
19 They began to be distressed and to say to him one by one, “Surely not I?”
All are sad and ask Am I the one? – or It can’t be me, can it? One by one.
All are sad and ask Am I the one? – or It can’t be me, can it? One by one.
Invites the reader to also reflect and ask.
Jesus responds that it will be one eating with Him. Eating being a form of fellowship, relationship, trust. Betraying that trust of eating together.
- Jesus eating the Passover and leading through the elements. We’ll Come back to the bread and cup and their significance.
After singing a hymn together they go out to the Mt. of Olives
He just predicted betrayal. Then He tells them they will ALL fall away.
Throughout Mark, we see Peter frequently answering up first and forceful. He represents the thoughts and concerns of the disciples, and in a way is representative of all disciples.
I will not fall away. Jesus says, but you will. If I have to die with You I will never deny You.
Still the perspective of a political move by Jesus and Peter/all disciples will be there to cooperate.
Praying in the garden after meal, Jesus now in deep sorrow because He knows full well what is coming. He’s been trying to tell the disciples but they don’t get it yet. Here we see them already falling away.
Then Judas shows up with the mob, chief priests, scribes, elders. Betrayed Jesus in the meal, and now with a friend’s kiss.
As they arrested Him, good old Peter whips out the sword and makes a slash with it. Still thinks it’s political. Give him credit for trying.
Jesus led away to the high priest. Fake trial with so-called witnesses who couldn’t get their stories straight. Kind of like watching all the media outlets.
61 But he kept silent and did not answer. Again the high priest questioned him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
Finally the high priest cuts to the point. Are you the Messiah, Son of the Blessed One?
Finally the high priest cuts to the point. Are you the Messiah, Son of the Blessed One?
62 “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”
Jesus answers with the name of God. I Am. Claiming to be one with God and authority.
Jesus answers with the name of God. I Am. Claiming to be one with God and authority.
Now Jesus gets the treatment He kept predicting – beaten, mocked, condemned.
Condemned by religious leaders to die, but they did not have the power and authority to kill Him.
Throughout this story are the snapshots of Peter’s story of falling away and denying Jesus as predicted.
Sent From the high priest (religious) to Pilate (the government). Just as Jesus said - handed over to the Gentiles
According to Mark, there is no record of a trial before Pilate, but an exchange of life for life. Jesus in place of Barabbas.
Jesus’ life bring Barabbas freedom.
Soldiers called out the whole battalion and mocked Jesus as king. Then led Him to the hill and nailed Him to the cross.
Between two criminals or rebels.
All who were there were insulting, mocking, taunting. Suffering. Alone.
Lonely to be the ransom.
34 And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?” which is translated, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
Mark V34 My God My God why have you abandoned/forsaken me?
V34 My God My God why have you abandoned/forsaken me?
Jesus went to the cross alone. He gave Himself willingly. Even His most faithful followers fell away.
The way of the cross - suffering, can be alone,
The New Covenant
The New Covenant
22 As they were eating, he took bread, blessed and broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.”
23 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
24 He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
22 As they were eating, he took bread, blessed and broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.”
23 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
24 He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
25 Truly I tell you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”
Lead into communion.
14:22 My body – given in place of sinners. The picture of Jesus being exchanged for Barabbas. Jesus exchanged for you.
14:24 My blood – the covenant. Poured out for many. The ransom for many. (not an exclusive many meaning not all, but an inclusive many as in all) the new covenant between God and man ratified in the blood of Jesus.
Big Idea: The way of the cross is suffering but leads to freedom.
Big Idea: The way of the cross is suffering but leads to freedom.
Big Idea: The way of the cross is suffering but leads to freedom.
Big Idea: The way of the cross is suffering but leads to freedom.
The way of the cross is suffering but leads to freedom.
What About You?
What About You?
Am I the one? Will I betray Jesus?
Surely not me, I will not fall away.
How do you see Jesus? The hope of our political future? (Not that Jesus will become president, but “Christian principles and values” will rule the country)
Jesus went willingly to the cross. For you. As the ransom for many. As the ransom for you.
Communion
Communion
Keep on screen for communion
22 As they were eating, he took bread, blessed and broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.”
23 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
24 He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
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