Bible Study_Mark Part 3_12.16.21

Chapter 10Jesus teaches on divorceLet the children come to meRecall in the previous chapter Jesus sets a child in the midst of his disciples when they were discussing who would be the greatest, Jesus reinforces his affection for children and also make the point again about this upside down Kingdom he is promoting. Greatness is found in humility and faith.Tragedy of the rich young ruler (camel/eye of a needle)Third time Jesus foretells of his deathJames and John seek to sit at Jesus' side in his kingdomThey don't know what they are asking, it is not for Jesus to place people in particular positions in the kingdom, that has been set. However once again Jesus makes the point that leaders in the Kingdom, serve.Jesus heals blind BartimaeusMark also make the point that Bartimaeus called Jesus Messiah, as a blind man he could see what many other Israelites could not that Jesus is Lord. It is also worth observing that we are back in Jewish territory because once again Jesus is performing public miracles.Chapter 11Jesus triumphant entry in JerusalemJesus curses the fig treeJesus cleans out the templeJesus teaches about the withered fig treeJesus' authority is challenged