Mark 10:32-52 (NIV)
Jesus Predicts His Death (32-34)
o Verse 33 – Review Daniel 7:13-14 and discuss the title Son of Man
o Verse 33 – “Will be delivered” is a divine passive. How should we think about the role of
God, Jewish leaders, and the Romans in the events of Christ’s death?
Jesus’ Purpose (35-45)
o Verse 38 – Jesus is using metaphors to describe His death on the cross
o Verses 42-43 – In contrasting greatness in the world with greatness in the kingdom, how
does Jesus change our understanding of how to engage with other people?
o Verse 45 – Ransom is a term that was used for paying off the debt of a slave or prisoner
Jesus and Bartimaeus (46-52)
o Verse 46 – Jericho was approximately 20 miles from Jerusalem. It is also the location of
Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus, and the road between Jerusalem and Jericho is the
setting for the parable of the Good Samaritan
o Verse 47 – The title Son of David is only used twice in Mark and only in this chapter. It is
used extensively in Matthew’s gospel although it is alluded to in Mark 11:9-10. The title
has messianic significance as affirming Jesus’ place as the rightful king in David’s lineage
o Verse 48 – Why do you think there is a pattern of people trying to silence the
“insignificant” in Mark (ie: children multiple times, a blind beggar)?
o Verse 51 – Notice the same question is asked of Bartimaeus as James and John
o Verse 52 – What do you think was Bartimaeus’ reason for following and not going?
Questions
- Why is it significant that Jesus is leading the way to Jerusalem? How does this intersect with
providence and provide a framework for how we live?
- What is the difference between how the world understands greatness and how people in
the kingdom understand greatness? How do we seek to be great by using people and not
serving them?
- Share some areas of our lives where we can be served but have hesitated to tell others
- What is the relationship between our service and Jesus’ service?
- How are Jesus’ actions in v 49 significant?

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