Mark

Christ Died: To Establish the New Covenant (Mark 14:24)

Through His death, Jesus accomplished three essential purposes. First, He fulfilled the Old Covenant by perfectly keeping the law and meeting its requirements on our behalf. Second, His death established the New Covenant, offering believers complete forgiveness of sins and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Finally, the New Covenant grants direct access to God, allowing us to approach Him freely through Christ. These three truths reveal how Jesus’ sacrifice transforms our relationship with God.

Christ Died: To Become a Ransom for Many (Mark 10:45)

Jesus' death was the ultimate ransom, freeing us from the captivity of sin. We learned 2 truths in this lesson: First, we need freedom—freedom from sin’s power, guilt, and the emptiness of life without God. Second, Jesus paid this ransom with His own life: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45). Just as Jesus served us, we are called to serve others, following His example of sacrificial love.