Mark 10

Mark 10:1-12

TITLE: The Marriage Rule

TEXT: Mark 10:1-12: We look for the loophole before we know the rule.

What? KEY WORD: Rules READING: :

1. Marriage and Divorce are difficult issues because:
2. Prevalence - 1 out of 2 marriages end in divorce
3. Emotional issues involved - family, children, grandparents
4. Eternal issue - sin and consequences, heaven or hell
5. Moral issues - fornication, adultery, broken promises
6. Biblical issues - Many are looking for the loophole. What did Moses allow? (3-5)1. Study Deuteronomy 24:1-22 :
7. Two schools of thought
8. Unclean = fornication
9. Found no favor in her = anything I don’t like What was the original plan of God? (6-9)1. Beginning - male and female (6)
10. Leave = cut ties of dependence
11. Cleave = glue (Greek - mucilage)
12. God is involved - tri-lateral contract
13. No man can void a contract with God Private study with apostles (10-12)1. The Rule (11)
14. Put away wife and marry another = adultery against her
15. Put away husband and marry another = adultery against him
16. Waiting Game
17. One says, “ Why don’t you just divorce me?”
18. Then justifies self - “ I did not divorce, he did.”
19. After divorce many just try to “ out wait” the other to remarry
20. Wedding vow - Is to maintain the marriage - to the best of your ability.
21. Keep your promise. Conclusion:1. We made a contract with God and a spouse to be faithful to that contract until death.
22. It does not expire, can’t renegotiate, not a 3 year lease with option to renew

Mark 10:13-16

TITLE: Who is the child?

TEXT: Mark 10:13-16: We must learn to accept and become children.

What? KEY WORD: Reactions READING: Same :

1. Children were coming or being brought to Jesus.
2. The apostles sent them away. (Rebuked them.)
3. Notice three things about Jesus in this text. How Jesus reacted (13-14)1. He was displeased - indignant, emphasis “ much displeased”
4. He rebuked the apostles for rebuking the parents. What Jesus taught (14-15)1. Allow them to come
5. Do not forbid them (hinder them)
6. Kingdom = little children
7. Greek word (paidion) refers to a half-grown boy or girl;
8. figuratively, an immature Christian, still growing
9. Of such is the kingdom of heaven (church)
10. Not receive kingdom as a chld - not enter kingdom
11. If you can’t accept me (faults and all) then you cannot enter the kingdom What Jesus did (16)1. Took them in his arms
12. Put his hands on them
13. Blessed them
14. These terms imply (each one) not in mass as a group We get this confused When adults act like children1. Argue, push, shove, yell, throw things
15. “ If I can’t pitch, I’ll take my ball and go home.”
16. 1 Corinthians 14:20 - Do not be children
17. 1 Corinthians 13:11 - When I was a child, I spoke like a child When children are urged to act like adults1. Fast paced world - many toys (Barbie, for example) encourage adult play
18. Want to drive, wear makeup, stay out late, etc. before they are ready
19. Maturing takes time - don’t rush your child through any stage of life

Mark 10:17-22

TITLE: Attitudes of Teacher and Student

TEXT: Mark 10:17-22: With the proper attitude of student and teacher, God’s Word will be learned and obeyed.

What? KEY WORD: Attitudes READING: Same :

1. Many are noticing a decline in knowledge of the Bible.
2. How can one attend SS for 18 years and be so ignorant?
3. Is it the teacher, the material, the student, or the attitudes?
4. Look at Jesus and the Rich young ruler from a new perspective. Student Attitudes Running1. I could preach a sermon here about being on time.
5. Are you “ anxious” to get to Bible Class?
6. Do you “ try” to be on time? Awake, ready to study? Kneeled1. This man was coming in reverence.
7. I am not suggesting that you kneel before your teacher.
8. This is part custom of that part of the world and that time.
9. However, we should show respect to the teacher. Earnestness1. Did not ask for personal gain - rich, famous, powerful
10. Did not ask for now - healing, material blessings
11. But for eternal life - I am trying, what lack I yet, anything missing? Teacher Attitudes Beheld1. Do not just look at the externals - hair a mess, shoes on wrong feet, etc.
12. Do not just look at the behavior - talkative, quiet, won’t sit down
13. Learn to look - inside, look deeply at the spirit, heart, soul, mind Loved1. The Greeks word is “ agape”
14. This word means - I will seek what is best for another
15. This love has nothing to do with looks, emotions, feelings
16. It is a calculated decision about how to treat another person When the Bell Rings (class is over) Grieved1. At the end - he rejected the message he was seeking
17. He was not prepared to make the sacrifice required
18. Teachers can not force acceptance of the message
19. We must teach, preach, and encourage obedience to the truth
20. We are the watchmen of Eze 3:17-21

Mark 10:23-27

TITLE: Impossible made Possible

TEXT: Mark 10:23-27: While man is able to do many things, salvation is not in his ability.

Which? KEY WORD: Impossibilities READING: Same :

1. “ Difficult we do right away, Impossible takes a little longer.”
2. There are things which man cannot do.
3. We cannot save ourselves. Impossible.
4. Only God can make our salvation possible.
5. God does not owe me eternal life because I prayed, read my Bible, went to church, was baptized, believed in Jesus, etc. Man can do many things1. Medical advances - surgery, drugs, equipment, technology
6. Space travel3. Electronics - Radio, TV, color, digital, satellite, computers, internet
7. In many fields - major advances in recent years
8. But there are some things man cannot do - Some things are impossible (by the nature of the case)1. Make a rock so big you can’t pick it up
9. Create a tall short person, skinny fat, (oxymorons)
10. By definition of terms these things are impossible
11. By the normal understanding of words
12. Try to imply a lack of power Some things are impossible with men1. Possess the power and ability of God
13. Obtain salvation (forgiveness of sins)
14. Earn eternal life - Romans 11:64. Work you way to heaven - Ephesians 2:8-9 With God all things are possible1. Only God can forgive and forget
15. Only God can impute righteousness to us (credit our account as righteous)
16. Only God can change us from mortal to immortal
17. Only God save us in heaven, give us eternal life

Mark 10:28-31

TITLE: We Left All

TEXT: Mark 10:28-31: Following Christ has both costs and rewards.

What? KEY WORD: READING: :

1. Previous verses - trust in riches, can’t enter heaven
2. Some things are impossible with men, not with God.
3. Peter - thinking of earning heaven - we left all
4. What do we get in return? The Implication1. If I sacrifice enough - I can earn heaven.
5. Pray, attend, sing, give, teach, deacon, elder, preacher
6. We must avoid any teaching that would lead people to think heaven can be earned or merited
7. Heaven is a GIFT - period. The Response1. Jesus does not deny Peter’s statement.
8. Peter (and others) had left all behind to follow Jesus. (Luke 5:11)
9. Jesus recognizes that others have also made sacrifices.
10. House, brother or sister, mothers, children, lands
11. AND suffer persecution as a result The Others1. Job - lost all, including family
12. Abraham - left family and went out
13. Daniel - risked life in lion’s den
14. Paul - 2 Corinthians 11:23-285. Read - Hebrews 11:35-40 The Reward1. Receive a hundred fold - houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, lands
15. AND suffer persecution
16. NOW - in this time, while we are living
17. AND in the next world - eternal life
18. God’s order is opposite to the world’s
19. First will be last
20. Last will be first What about you?1. What did it cost you (give up)?
21. See NOTE: (below)
22. Have you lost any blood? (Hebrews 12:4)
23. What did you give up for the sake of the gospel?
24. What did you gain? Note from Dennis Barnes: I find it thought-provoking that Jesus states that we are not “worthy” if we love anyone on earth more than we love Him. The part that peaks my interest is that few (if any at all) Christians would ever deem themselves “worthy” of Jesus. It is a humbling thought.Ed Harrell (a preacher), told me once that, during a gospel meeting, he baptized a young lady in her early twenties. She was very, very excited and bubbling with emotion. A few months later, Ed called her and asked how things were going. She sadly related that she had called her younger sister and parents to share with them her joy of the gospel. Her parents had been most angry at her, and told her to renounce her membership in the Church of Christ and return to their church or else never talk to them again.

Ed asked what she decided. She said she had cried and thought about it for several days, until she read this scripture (text for this lesson, mrl). At that point, she sadly but resolutely decided that her parents just were not worthy of Jesus Christ. They had made their decision (their church), and she had made hers (Jesus). It is a humbling thought, and I greatly admire those who have faced such a heartbreaking choice and still chose Jesus.

Mark 10:32-34

TITLE: Way to Jerusalem

TEXT: Mark 10:32-34: The death on the cross was necessary.

Why? KEY WORD: Reasons READING: Same :

1. Jesus explains “again” the plan (This is the 3rd time)
2. Going up to Jerusalem - still don’t know the purpose
3. Luke 18:31 - All things written in the prophets will be accomplished Jesus tells them again1. We are going to Jerusalem
4. Will be betrayed
5. Turned over to chief priests and scribes
6. Condemn him to death
7. Deliver all nations (peoples)
8. Mock him, scourge him, spit on him
9. Kill him
10. On the 3rd day he will rise again Why was all this necessary?1. Fall of man - sin in the garden of Eden (and since then)
11. Imputation of guilt
12. Impute - write to the account - add to the bill
13. Impute = Indictment of the charges
14. Loss of spiritual life, relationship with God
15. Ezekiel 18:4 - Soul that sins, it shall die
16. Isaiah 59:1-2 - your sins and iniquities separate you from God
17. Cannot save ourselves - earn, merit, deserve
18. Sins demands death
19. Romans 3:23 - wages of sin is death
20. Sin is not a misdemeanor - it is a felony, capital offense
21. Sin is abhorrent to God - nothing less is acceptable
22. Why can’t God just forgive and let it go?
23. Parent forgives child - no others involved
24. What if a child takes car, kills bank teller while he robs bank?
25. Parent can’t just forgive and let go - Others are involved
26. “ God cannot forgive except on a basis that allows the awfulness of sin to remain crystal clear.”5. Jesus death on the cross accomplishes this.
27. Is atonement immoral? (Innocent suffering for the guilty)
28. This is what parents do for their children.
29. This is what soldiers do for their nation.
30. This is what Christ did for us.
31. Jesus became our substitute
32. Propitiation (paid in full) for our debt to God. (1 John 2:2)
33. Ransom (Mark 10:45)
34. Became sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21) Conclusion:
35. Will you accept the wonderful offer of salvation?
36. Will you reject the payment for the debt of your sins?

Mark 10:35-36

TITLE: What do you want from Jesus?

TEXT: Mark 10:35-36: Jesus can grant our request if we ask for the right things.

What? KEY WORD: Requests READING: Same :

1. James and John come to Jesus privately.
2. Grant our request - seeking a commitment before knowing the request.
3. Jesus did not make any promise.
4. “ What do you desire that I do for you?”
5. Similar question of blind man (Mark 10:51)
6. HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER? Notice the context 1. The request comes right after Jesus tells them he would die.
7. Some families are like this - Learn a friend is dying - “ Can I have his _____?”
8. Families in hospital of dying parent argue over who gets the china, jewelry, etc. James and John answer1. Put one of us on your right hand, other on your left hand
9. Thinking was: Put us as top two men in charge.
10. Jesus answered in verse 40.
11. Not mine to give
12. Left or right is determined by the individual
13. Goes to those for whom it is prepared What would you say? Would your request be for:1. Personal issues - health, happiness, love, patience, self-control
14. Family - better spouse, better children, better in-laws
15. Personal use - fame, wealth, power, patience, more kindness
16. Religious - prayer, worship, kind to others, love neighbor
17. Spiritual - faith, courage, knowledge, understanding, wisdom
18. Eternal - life with Jesus, be with God, heaven, salvation

Mark 10:37-45

TITLE: Request Denied

TEXT: Mark 10:37-45: There are valid reasons for being denied our requests.

Why? KEY WORD: Reasons READING: Same :

1. Matthew includes the mother of James and John.
2. We have a request - will you do it?
3. One on your right hand, other on your left. Request of James and John Thought they were asking to be “ top dog” in the kingdom - 37Jesus answers: You do not know what you are asking - 381. Right and left = sheep and goats = saved and lost (Matthew 25:1-46)
4. We often pray for things - we really don’t want
5. Grass is always greener on other side of fence.
6. Pray “ If it be your will” - according to the will of God You can’t handle the Job - 38-391. Can you drink from the cup?
7. Can you be baptized as I am about to be baptized?
8. Baptism = immersion, burial - This is a baptism of suffering.
9. They argue that they are ready. Not mine to give - 39-401. You will suffer - not as Jesus - but suffer nonetheless.
10. Not mine to give - I am not the one who decides this issue.
11. Left or right hand - determined by our lives - not whim of Christ
12. 2 Corinthians 5:10 - deeds done in body, good or bad Worldly rulers - 421. Other apostles were angry - didn’t think of it first
13. Worldly rulers - Lord it over - control, dictate, order, command
14. They exercise authority OVER them. Not so among you - 43-451. The Harvard business model will not work in the church
15. Want to be “ top dog” = be the servant
16. Want to be first = be slave of all
17. Note the example of Jesus
18. Not to be served - as worldly rulers
19. Jesus came to serve - work, sacrifice
20. Give his life a ransom for many

Mark 10:46-52

TITLE: What do you want from me?

TEXT: Mark 10:46-52: Jesus can do many things for us.

What? KEY WORD: Blessings READING: Same :

1. A blind man comes to Jesus, at Jesus invitation.
2. Jesus asks, “ What do you want me to do for you?”
3. We think - He is blind! What do you think he wants?
4. Today is Mother’s Day.
5. What if Jesus asked you this question? What do you want from MOM? Love - unconditionally Accept me - weaknesses, faults, and mistakes Support - encourage, motivate, be there when I stumble, pick me up Forgive - willing to forgive, forgive before I askWhat do you want from Jesus? Help - Providence - Hebrews 4:15-16 Forgive - Salvation - Matthew 1:21 Hear - Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5 Raise - Resurrection hope - John 5:28-29 Judge - Find me faithful - 2 Timothy 4:1 Confess - Confess to Father - Matthew 10:32-33 Shepherd - Feed, lead, protect - Psalms 23:1-6 Will Jesus help me with my request? Yes, if you - Have Faith - Mark 10:52; Hebrews 11:6 Follow Jesus - Obey - Hebrews 5:8-9 Remain Faithful - Revelation 2:10