Study Preparation and Discussion Questions - Mark 10.32-45
The Request of James and John
Recommended Preparation
1) Mark 10.32-45
2) Mark For Everyone, pages 137-142
3) Jesus the King, Chapter 12, The Ransom
4) The Meaning of His Death, Tim Keller sermon
5) The Cross The Way to Servanthood, Tim Keller sermon
Discussion Questions
1) What events does Jesus say will occur after they arrive in Jerusalem (vv. 32-34)?
2) What do James and John request of Jesus? What does this request reveal about how they view this journey?
3) What does Jesus' response to their request teach about following him? (vv. 38-45)
4) What is unexpected about Jesus' teaching about leadership and discipleship?
5) Verse 45 is a core verse in the Gospels where Jesus speaks about why he must be crucified. How do you understand what Jesus is saying? Does it make sense to you?
1) Mark 10.32-45
2) Mark For Everyone, pages 137-142
3) Jesus the King, Chapter 12, The Ransom
4) The Meaning of His Death, Tim Keller sermon
5) The Cross The Way to Servanthood, Tim Keller sermon
Discussion Questions
1) What events does Jesus say will occur after they arrive in Jerusalem (vv. 32-34)?
2) What do James and John request of Jesus? What does this request reveal about how they view this journey?
3) What does Jesus' response to their request teach about following him? (vv. 38-45)
4) What is unexpected about Jesus' teaching about leadership and discipleship?
5) Verse 45 is a core verse in the Gospels where Jesus speaks about why he must be crucified. How do you understand what Jesus is saying? Does it make sense to you?