Our passage today, Mark 10:45, offers a profound answer to the question: Why did Jesus die? Jesus himself tells us, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
This verse unfolds in two parts. First, Jesus clarifies his identity as the “Son of Man” figure from Daniel 7. Second, Jesus reveals the ultimate act of service: “to give his life as a ransom for many.” This “ransom” is the “price for freedom”. Jesus, through his sacrificial death, offers freedom.
This isn’t just about escaping punishment. Jesus’ death is an act of immense love, a price paid to redeem us and restore our relationship with God.