Bible Series – Mark

In this Bible study sermon, Tyler explores the Gospel of Mark and its central question: Who is Jesus?

Mark opens boldly: Jesus is “the Messiah, the Son of God.” But as the story unfolds, we see that He is not the kind of Messiah people expected. He teaches with authority, performs miracles, forgives sins, and draws crowds. But instead of presenting a conquering king, Mark shows us a Savior who embraces suffering, rejection, and the cross.

Mark structures his Gospel in three movements:

• Growing excitement and crowds in Galilee
• A turning point where Jesus redefines what “Messiah” means
• The road to Jerusalem, where He fulfills His mission through sacrifice

What makes Mark unique is how honest he is about the disciples’ failures and struggles. They misunderstand Jesus. They argue. They fall asleep. They deny Him. They run away. And the Gospel ends abruptly without neat resolution…because it leaves the decision to us.

Why? Because Mark leaves the question open for us: Will we follow a Messiah who calls us to cross-shaped, self-sacrificial love?

It’s not too late to follow!