91. The Man Who Went Away Sad – Mark 10:21-22
Mark Devotional #91 – “Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt h…
92. The Rich and the Kingdom – Mark 10:23-25
Mark Devotional #92 – Jesus has just asked a wealthy young man to sell everything he has, give it to the poor, and then come and follow him. Jesus loves this man, but the man has …
93. Who Then Can Be Saved? – Mark 10:26-27
Mark Devotional #93 – The issue for the disciples wasn’t so much that they were concerned about the salvation of others. They were worried for themselves. They had just seen a ma…
94. There’s No Loss in Following Jesus – Mark 10:28-31
Mark Devotional #94 – Jesus had just asked a rich man to leave everything he had and follow him. That’s why Peter says to Jesus, “We have left everything to follow you. ”Jesus’ an…
95 . An Amazing Procession – Mark 10:32-34
Mark Devotional #95 – “And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again …
96. Asking Without Understanding – Mark 10:35-38
Mark Devotional #96 – “And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. And he said unto …
97. The Cup and the Baptism – Mark 10:38-40
Mark Devotional #97 – What Jesus is telling His disciples is that the path to greatness in the kingdom of God is the path of suffering. But naively, they don’t understand. They assure Jesus that they can go through whatever Jesus himself goes through in order to get the promotions they’re after.
98. Authority in the Kingdom – Mark 10:41-45
Mark Devotional #98 – James and John have just come up to Jesus and asked Him to give them the leading positions in His kingdom. Jesus tells them that the notions of authority and hierarchy that we find everywhere in the world don’t apply in the kingdom of God. Instead, greatness is measured through humble, selfless, sacrificial service. What is He saying? He’s telling them that greatness is measured only in love.
99. Bartimaeus Asks for Mercy – Mark 10:46-49
Mark Devotional #99 – “Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging….
100. Cheer Up – Mark 10:49-52
Mark Devotional #100 – “So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” And throwin…
