Go! And Proclaim The Gospel - The Gospel Of Mark Series

Go! And Proclaim The Gospel - the Gospel of Mark

Introduction:

Church, let me ask you a question to begin with: When was the last time you shared the Good News of Jesus Christ with someone else?

For many believers, the thought of evangelism brings fear. We worry about rejection, about saying the wrong thing, about not knowing enough. And yet, when we turn to the Gospel of Mark, we see a Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve — a Jesus who calls us to go and proclaim His Gospel urgently and boldly.

The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels, fast-paced and action-filled. Mark uses the word “immediately” more than 40 times. He presents Jesus as the Servant King, the One who gave His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). And woven through its pages is a strong call for His disciples — that’s you and me — to go and proclaim the Gospel.

Mark 1:14–15 (NLT): “Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News. ‘The time promised by God has come at last!’ he announced. ‘The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!’”

The Greek word for “Good News” is euangelion — the announcement of victory, news that changes everything.

Jesus declares that the time is fulfilled — the Greek kairos means the decisive, appointed time of God’s plan.

His message is urgent: Repent (Greek: metanoeo — to turn around, to change one’s mind and direction) and believe (Greek: pisteuo — to trust, to place your full weight upon).

Mark sets the tone right at the start. The Gospel is not just information to consider. It’s a proclamation that demands a response.

1. Go and Proclaim Because the Kingdom Has Come

Mark shows us that Jesus doesn’t begin His ministry with a list of rules or rituals. He begins with an announcement: “The Kingdom of God is near!”

This is the reign and rule of God breaking into history. Through Jesus, heaven’s King has come to earth.

Daniel 7:13–14 (NLT): “As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence. He was given authority, honour, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal—it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.”

Jesus is the fulfilment of Daniel’s vision. The eternal Kingdom has arrived in Him.

Charles Stanley once wrote: “When we share the Gospel, we are not offering an opinion; we are declaring the eternal truth of the Kingdom of God.”

Church, when you tell someone about Jesus, you are not just giving them an idea — you are declaring a Kingdom reality that is unstoppable and eternal.

Imagine a doctor discovering the cure for a deadly disease. If he kept it hidden, countless lives would be lost. But if he shares it, lives are saved. Friend, the Gospel is the cure for sin, and Jesus is the only remedy. How can we keep silent?

In 21st-century Britain, we live among people chasing after temporary kingdoms: careers, possessions, entertainment. Our call is to proclaim that the true Kingdom — the eternal Kingdom — has come in Jesus.

2. Go and Proclaim Because the World Needs to Repent

Jesus’ message is simple: Repent and believe the Good News!

Acts 3:19 (NLT): “Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.”

The Greek word metanoeo isn’t just feeling sorry; it is a radical turning. Turning from sin, turning to God, changing direction.

Tim Keller said: “Repentance is not less than sorrow, but it is more. It is changing so that you live a new life.”

Repentance is the doorway into the Kingdom, and faith in Christ is the step that carries us through it.

Picture driving the wrong way down a motorway. No matter how sincerely you believe you’re going in the right direction, unless you turn around, you’ll face disaster. Repentance is that turning — and only Jesus can bring us safely home.

Today, people redefine sin as “personal choice” or “my truth.” But the Gospel confronts us with God’s truth. The world needs repentance, not redefinition. And it is our responsibility to lovingly but boldly proclaim that truth.

3. Go and Proclaim Because the Cross and Resurrection Are Good News

Mark’s Gospel races towards its climax — the cross and resurrection. Jesus says in Mark 10:45 (NLT):

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”