1. Synoptic Summary 1. Overall theme of Kingdom of Heaven (God) Jewish eschatology vs. Jesus’ view Jewish eschatology vs. Jesus’ view Kingdom was a reign more than a realm a power more than a place Kingdom was a reign more than a realm a power more than a place English word “dominion” may be more appropriate English word “dominion” may be more appropriate

2. Synoptic Summary 2. Centrality of Old Testament Shapes the Evangelists understanding of Jesus’ person & mission Shapes the Evangelists understanding of Jesus’ person & mission Shapes Jesus’ self-understanding (How did Jesus know who he was?) Shapes Jesus’ self-understanding (How did Jesus know who he was?) Shapes our reading & application of OT Jesus as OT interpreter par excellence Shapes our reading & application of OT Jesus as OT interpreter par excellence

3. Synoptic Summary 3. Death of Jesus Early Hints (Mark 2:20, 3:6, 3:19) Early Hints (Mark 2:20, 3:6, 3:19) Turning Point (Caesarea Philippi) Three Passion Predictions (Mark 8:31, 9:31, 10:33-34 & par.) Turning Point (Caesarea Philippi) Three Passion Predictions (Mark 8:31, 9:31, 10:33-34 & par.) Jesus “sets his face” to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51)

4. Synoptic Summary 3. Death of Jesus Ransom saying Ransom saying For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom (lu,tron) for many (avnti. pollw/n). Mark 10:45

5. Synoptic Summary 3. Death of Jesus Lord’s Supper Lord’s Supper This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many (u`pe.r pollw/n) Mark 14:24 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matt 26:28 This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.Luke 22:20

6. Synoptic Summary 3. Death of Jesus Atonement in Gospels & NT Atonement in Gospels & NT Borrowed from 5 spheres of Life in Greco-Roman world 1. Law Court (Justification) 2. Marketplace (Redemption) 3. Personal Relationships (Reconciliation) 4. Worship (Sacrifice) 5. Battleground (Triumph over evil)

7. Synoptic Summary 3. Death of Jesus Why the variety of images? Why the variety of images? 1. Language of atonement is metaphorical 2. Language of atonement is pastoral 3. Language of atonement is cross-cultural

8. Synoptic Summary 3. Death of Jesus What do we emphasize today? What do we emphasize today? 1. Lost-ness; Humanity can not save itself 2. Love; Display of God’s covenant love 3. Response; Reflect the life of the savior

9. Synoptic Summary 4. Resurrection of Jesus Mark’s Foreshadowing Mark’s Foreshadowing will He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you. Matthew’s Vindication Authority Great Commission Matthew’s Vindication Authority Great Commission Luke’s Exhalation Luke’s Exhalation While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.

10. Synoptic Summary 5. Christological Titles of Jesus Son of Man Son of Man Son of God Son of God Lord Lord Messiah Messiah