Everyone expected a Messiah who would crush the Roman invaders.
Instead, Jesus walked ahead of his friends up the road to Jerusalem and told them exactly what was coming: arrest, mockery, a Cross.
In this Super Short Thought from Mark 10:32-45, we look at what greatness actually looks like. Jesus is not trapped and not surprised. He is choosing to walk toward tremendous personal sacrifice, to give the people who deserve nothing an undeserved, glorious and forever life as a gift.
It was not what the disciples were looking for.
It may not be what you are looking for.
But it was exactly what they needed, and it is worth thinking about for ourselves.
Scripture: Mark 10:32-45
Part of the Discovering Mark series, working through Mark’s Gospel one short thought at a time.
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Info Retention Quiz
1. What did many people expect the Messiah to do?
A. Build a great temple
B. Crush the Roman invaders
C. Write a new law
D. Retire to the wilderness
2. Where was Jesus heading with his friends in this passage?
A. Galilee
B. Capernaum
C. Jerusalem
D. Bethany
3. How does the video describe Jesus’ attitude to what was coming?
A. He was trapped by events
B. He was surprised by the arrest
C. He was choosing it
D. He was trying to avoid it
4. What does the video say Jesus offers to those who do not deserve it?
A. A fair trial
B. An undeserved, glorious and forever life as a gift
C. A place of honour in Rome
D. A share in political power
5. How does the video describe greatness?
A. Force against us
B. Love that walks toward the cost of setting us free
C. Being first in the crowd
D. Avoiding suffering
Answers
B
C
C
B
B
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