Good evening. Tonight we are going to continue our way through the book of Mark. Starting tonight, we are going to go at a pace that will hopefully get us through the remaining chapters in 3 weeks. So we will begin tonight, and we will get through as much as we can.
Before we get started, allow me to begin with a word of prayer. Let’s Pray!
Let’s go ahead and jump right into chapter 10. Whoever has the first key, go ahead and read that for us please. (READ 10:1-12)
What was God’s intention for marriage?
What causes so much divorce today?
How were the Pharisees trying to test Jesus by their question?
Does anyone have anything that they would like to add before we move on?
Well, if that is all, we will go ahead and take a look at our next section. When are you most likely to lose patience with little children?
Well, in this next passage, Jesus begins it by talking about little children. Whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that. (READ 10:13-31)
Why would the disciples want to keep the children away from Jesus?
Next is a story of a rich young man who came to Jesus to ask what he could do to receive eternal life. Jesus told him to sell everything and give the money to the poor. Why did the rich young man as that question in the first place?
What is Jesus teaching us in this story?
What would you do if Jesus told you to sell everything and give the money to the poor?
Why is it so hard for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven?
What might you lose by following Christ?
What might you gain by following Christ?
What might Jesus point to in your life that is keeping you from fully following Him?
What can you do this week to let go of material things, and embrace God’s kingdom more fully?
Does anyone have anything else to add before we move on?
Well, if there is nothing else, we will go ahead and move on to the next section. If you had one week left to live, how would you spend you time?
Well, as we look at this next passage, we see that Jesus spends His time teaching and helping others. Whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that next section for us please. (READ 10:32-45)
How do you think the disciples felt as Jesus described what would happen to Him?
Why do you think James and John asked for this special honor?
What view of the kingdom do James and John seem to be holding on to?
“You don’t know what you are asking…” What did Jesus’ reply mean?
What best summarizes Jesus’ teaching in this section?
How can you serve someone this week?
Does anyone have anything to add before we move on?
Well, if that is all, we will go ahead and take a look at this last passage to the chapter. How do you usually respond when you see some in need along the side of a street? Why?
Well, I will go ahead and read this next passage for us. (READ 10:46-52)
How does this blind man get Jesus’ attention?
How is this man different from the rich young man?
If Jesus asked you, “What do you want me to do for you?” what would you say?
At this time, allow me to go ahead and read for you what the commentary had to say about chapter 10 as a whole. It says, (READ COMMENTARY)
Now, before we move on, does anyone have anything that they would like to add?
Well, if there is nothing else, we will go ahead and begin taking a look at chapter 11. In fact, whoever has that next key, go ahead and read that for us. (READ 11:1-11)
What was unexpected about the way that Jesus entered into Jerusalem?
What kind of Messiah did the crowed expect Him to be?
What do you find most significant about the triumphal entry?
Does anyone have anything to add before we move on?
Well, if there is nothing else, we will move on and take a look at the next section. What is something that makes you really angry?
Well, in this next section, we see Jesus become very angry. Whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that. (READ 11:12-26)
What couple of issues cause Jesus to get angry?
When was the last time that you got angry for a good reason?
What have you found helpful in dealing with anger?
How does the story of the fig tree relate to the clearing of the temple?
Why was Peter amazed in this story?
Should he have been amazed?
Does anyone have anything that they would like to add before we move on?
Well, if that is all, allow me to finish this chapter. (READ 11:27-33)
Why doesn’t Jesus answer them directly?
What can we learn from this passage?
At this time, allow me to read for you from the commentary. This is what it has to say about chapter 11: (READ COMMENTARY)
Now, does anyone have anything that they would like to add before we move on?
Well, if that is all, we will go ahead and begin chapter 12 this evening. And let’s go ahead and jump right into that passage. Whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that for us please. (READ 12:1-12)
If you had to entrust your business or belongings to someone outside of your family, what qualities would you look for in the person?
What is the message that we can learn from this passage?
Is there anything else from this passage before we move on?
If that is all, we will go ahead and look at the next section. How do you feel about paying your taxes? Even Jesus faced that kind of questions. Which taxes do you hate paying the most?
Let me go ahead and read this next passage for us. (READ 12:13-17)
What did Jesus mean when He said, “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s”?
What do you give to Caesar today?
What do you give to God today?
What prevents you from giving to God what is God’s?
Does anyone have anything that they would like to add before we move on?
Well, if there is nothing else, we will go ahead and take a look at the next section. And whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that for us please. (READ 12:18-34)
What was odd about the question about the resurrection?
How does the hope of going to Heaven affect your every day life?
Why are these 2 commandments the greatest?
How do the 10 Commandments relate to these 2?
Does anyone have anything to add before we move on?
Well, if that is all, we will go ahead and finish this chapter. And whoever has the next key, go ahead and read that for us please. (READ 12:35-44)
What can we learn from that first part of the passage?
What kind of faith did the widow posses in order to give the way that she did?
What do you think motivated this woman to give all that she had?
What does this passage tell you about the kind of gift that pleases God?
Why do you think most people give offerings to church today?
How does the way that you give offerings reflect you faith?
At this time, allow me to read for you what the commentary has to say about this chapter. It says, (READ COMMENTARY)
Does anyone have anything that they would like to add before we close this evening?
Well, if that is all, for next time, we will work through the next couple of chapters.
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