45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Mark Chapter Ten: All things are possible with God
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Overview of the Gospel of Mark
Mark “Mark John” is also known as “John” in the Book of Acts. He is not John the Baptist. Peter (disciple) was a mentor to Mark. Mark did not walk with Jesus but ministered under Peter. Peter called Mark, his son. Mark’s work was written in Italy around A.D. 50-70 before the Book of Acts. Mark’s work is referred to as the “Memoirs of Peter” because he was very close to the disciple Peter and listen to everything Peter said. The Gospel of Luke borrowed a lot of Mark’s notes.
The Gospel of Mark focuses on the miracles that Jesus performed while spreading his ministry in Galilee. Mark’s Gospel emphasizes Jesus Christ’s human nature, emotions, and limitations. *Note: This side of Jesus demonstrates that there aren’t any human conditions that he is not aware of and therefore his believers can know that he understands our problems and situations.
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45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Mark Chapter Ten: All things are possible with God.
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OVERVIEW OF THE GOSPEL OF MARK CHAPTER TEN
Jesus answers the Pharisees concerning divorce by saying let no man put asunder what God has put together. Therefore, if a man or woman divorces, and marries another they are committing adultery.
Note in other chapters, divorce is granted for fortification and in some newer translation bibles, it is stated as adultery. However, the agreement is sexual fidelity and not irreconcilable difference.
Note: Matthew 19:9 “And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.” 28So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourish and cherish it, even as the Lord the church: 30For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. Did you know that in the Catholic church divorced people cannot take communion unless their marriage is annulled?
Jesus blesses little children. Many brought their children to Jesus and the disciples rebuked them. Jesus was not happy about it and said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein”. John and James wanted to sit on the right hand of God. Jesus told them that is a place reserved for the one’s predestined to have it.
Jesus tells a rich man what he must do to have eternal life. “Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God?25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. However, with men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God, all things are possible. The reward of those who forsake all and follow Jesus Christ is eternal life.
Note: Jesus reinstates the “10 Commandments” in this parable.
James and John ask Jesus if they could sit on his right and left when he is in heaven. He replies 40″But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared”. Jesus tells the disciples that among them the great one with authority is their minister not rulers over cities and countries. Their minister is their chief servant. 42But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 44And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be a servant of all. 45For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Note: Jesus emphasizes that serving is humble and displays greatness. We are to serve and help each other – love.
Note: It is not for believers to disobey the law or authority but to put God and his laws first. (Matthew 22: 36-40KJV) 36Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38This is the first and great commandment. 39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets).
It is the government that killed Jesus Christ. Luke 20:22-25 KJV 22Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? 23But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? 24Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar’s. 25And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.
Jesus reminds the disciples that they obey God over others. Each disciple later went out to start churches and minister unto its leaders.
Note: The leaders were to hold the disciples in high regard. Ministers are to be able to distinguish between holy and unholy and be able to lead the people to God. Jesus came not to be ministered unto but to minister, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Ezekiel 44:23 “And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.”
Jesus heals a blind Bartimaeus at Jericho. Mark 10:52 “And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. Immediately the blind man received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.”
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TIME: 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE LESSON: 30 MINUTES TO READ THE ENTIRE POST AND TAKE THE INTERACTIVE QUIZ, ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTES TO READ THE BIBLE CHAPTER.
Objectives for Chapter Ten-What you will learn:
1. You will learn Jesus’ command concerning marriage and divorce.
2. You will learn that Jesus loves children and their importance in God’s plans.
3. You will learn what it will take for a rich person to enter into the Kingdom of God.
4. You will learn that God rewards those who seek him.
5. You will learn more details about Jesus’ crucifixion and that the place on the right hand of Jesus is reserved.
6. You will learn that Jesus heals a blind man based on his faith.
Outline for Chapter Ten of the Gospel of Mark
1. Jesus answers the Pharisees concerning divorce.
2. Jesus blesses little children.
3. Tells rich man what he must do to enter heaven.
4. The reward of those who forsake all and follow him.
5. The requests of James and John.
6. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus at Jericho.
Reflection and Discussion: Something to think about.
When the disciples had a hard time casting out a dumb spirit in a boy, Jesus told them, Mark 9:29 “And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.” When you are in the midst of trials and tribulations and prayer is not enough, have you tried fasting? There are many ways to fast. Some fast for days, some fast for certain hours because of medical reasons. Do you fast? Did it make a difference in your situation? Share a comment below.
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Click here for the King James Bible version in the text (pdf), mobile viewing on the web (KJV), YouTube audio, and video version (total time ) Chapter Ten (total time: 9 min. ) Part One, and Part Two
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1. You will learn Jesus’ command concerning marriage and divorce.
1And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. 2And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. 3And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? 4And they said, Moses, suffered to write a bill of divorcement and to put her away. 5And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept. 6But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. 7For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
8And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. 9What, therefore, God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 10And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. 11And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. 12And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
2. You will learn that Jesus loves children and their importance in God’s plans.
13And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
3. You will learn what it will take for a rich person to enter into the Kingdom of God. Mark 10: 17-27, 15 KJV
17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. Note: Jesus reinstates the 10 Commandments.
22And he was sad at that saying and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? 27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men, it is impossible, but not with God: for with God, all things are possible. Mark 10:15 “Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”
4. You will learn that God rewards those who seek him.
28Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 29And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, 30But he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.31But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. Note: a person who follows God may have persecutions but in the world to come eternal life.
Note: 2Thessalonians 1:7-9 7And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
5. You will learn that Jesus foretells his crucifixion in more detail and tells the disciples that the place on the right hand of God is preserved.
32And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, 33Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: 34And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
35And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. 36And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? 37They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. 38But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
39And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: 40But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. 41And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. 42But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. 43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 45For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
6. You will learn that Jesus heals a blind man based on his faith.
46And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 48And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 49And Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus in the way.
Interactive Quiz.
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#1. What did Jesus do to demonstrate his divinity without performing a miracle?
#2. What did Jesus teach the disciples about casting out a dumb spirit that does not respond to prayer.
#3. What did Jesus say was going to happen to him in order to prepare the disciples of what was to come?
#4. Complete the following sentence. Jesus requires humility in his disciples, He said,
#5. Jesus does not reject anyone that isn't against him, why?
#6. Why did Jesus warn disciples to remove anything from them or around them that causes them to stumble and sin?
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Call to salvation:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
