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.”
This is the heart of the Gospel: Jesus, the sinless Servant, gave His life as our ransom.
1 Corinthians 15:3–4 (NLT): “I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.”
John Piper wrote: “The Gospel is not good advice to men, but good news about Christ.”
We don’t proclaim steps to self-improvement. We proclaim a crucified and risen Saviour who alone saves.
In 1912, as the Titanic sank, some lifeboats had empty spaces while hundreds drowned in the icy waters. The Gospel is the lifeboat of salvation — but it only saves if people hear the call and climb in. You and I are the ones shouting across the waters: “Come in! There’s room! Jesus saves!”
In a culture obsessed with “living your truth,” we proclaim the truth: Christ crucified, risen, and reigning. That is the message Britain needs — not another philosophy, but a living Saviour.
Gospel Invitation:
Friend, maybe you’ve been listening today and you realise you’ve never truly repented of your sins and trusted in Jesus. The Gospel is not just history. It’s God’s call to you.
Jesus died for your sins.
He was buried.
He rose again.
He offers forgiveness and eternal life to all who repent and believe.
Will you respond? Will you turn from your sin and place your trust in Jesus as Lord and Saviour today?
Romans 10:9 (NLT): “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Call to Action for Believers:
Church, we are not called to be silent spectators. We are called to be Gospel proclaimers.
Proclaim Jesus at your workplace.
Proclaim Jesus in your family.
Proclaim Jesus in your conversations, in your prayers, in your everyday living.
Let us live with the urgency of Mark’s Gospel: Immediately, boldly, joyfully proclaiming that Jesus saves.
Benediction / Exhortation:
Go, therefore, as servants of the Servant King. Proclaim the Good News that the Kingdom of God has come, that forgiveness is found in Christ, and that hope is alive because Jesus lives. And may the Spirit give you boldness, the Word give you confidence, and the love of Christ compel you to proclaim His Gospel until He returns. Amen.
