Mark 10: 32-52 “THE PATH OF SERVICE”
- Discipleship involves a commitment over the long haul. What have you learned about the difficulties of making a commitment to something over a long period of time (hint: learning to play the piano; being on an athletic team or church board)?
- The disciples discovered Jesus focus was on Jerusalem. How did Jesus tell the disciples of his commitment to enter the religious capital of the Jewish world (see 8:31; 9:31; 10:32)? What was their response each time?
- The disciples asked Jesus to do for them whatever they asked him to do. Have you ever experienced someone who asked that you do that for them? What was you response?
- Jesus clarified the request by asking that they be more specific. How did James and John answer? Why did they want to be seen? How did the other disciples respond? What would you ask Jesus to do for you?
- Mark 10:45 is the key verse for Mark’s Gospel. Why? What two words highlight Jesus’ service for the many who will be saved? How does the verse describing the service component of the Christ follower? Why is the source of all Christian service in the world found in the crucified and risen Christ? How does his death provide freedom for our lives?
- When Jesus is confronted by blind Bartimaeus, how does he respond to his cries for mercy? How did this man display faith? Compare Bartimaeus’ response with that of James and John. How would you describe the difference?
- How does humble service make one great? Is this a matter of works righteousness or is it a matter of understanding God’s grace?
- What area of service are you offering to the Lord? How does this action serve Christ’s kingdom?
- Why is discipleship a long obedience in the same direction?
Ask the Lord to use this meditation on His Word to increase our love for Him and for each other as we seek to live daily by the grace of God.
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