1. According to the Bible, the son of God was flogged, ordered to carry the cross on which he would be crucified and then put to death. It's difficult to see what is "good" about it. BBC News Magazine

2. The Identity of Jesus Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. ChristPeter + disciples8:29 Son of GodCenturion15:39

3. The Mission of Jesus Jesus’ prediction Mark 10:33-34 "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles. 34 And they will mock him and spit on him, and flog him and kill him. And after three days he will rise."

4. The Mission of Jesus Jesus’ prediction: He must die breathed his last v37,39 Centurion v44+45 body -> corpse v43,45 anoint him v1

5. Jesus’ prediction: He must rise The Mission of Jesus Chain of eyewitness evidence - Women v40 v47 v1+2

6. The Mission of Jesus Jesus’ purpose To die as the ransom for many To die as the sacrifice for sins

8. Ransom price paid Forgiveness won

9. Our response to Jesus Listen to Him: His followers hear and obey Fear Him: His followers recognise Him as Lord of all