Download Lesson: 1.21.24 Class Notes – Mark 10.32-52

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God’s pattern in Scripture is that a person must first be a servant before God promotes him or her to be a ruler. This was true of Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, Timothy, and even our Lord Himself (Phil. 2:1–11). Unless we know how to obey orders, we do not have the right to give orders. Before a person exercises authority, he or she must know what it means to be under authority. If Jesus Christ followed this pattern in accomplishing the great work of redemption, then surely there is no other pattern for us to follow.

Download Lesson: 1.14.24 Class Notes – Mark 10.1-31

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The rich man’s problem was not wealth per se but the failure to trust that God—not wealth—was the only good and that God’s radical call to discipleship was for his own good. Only radical trust in God’s goodness makes possible abandoning wealth and following Jesus in the way of the cross. Such absolute trust in God’s goodness that is the prerequisite for entering the kingdom is impossible without a work of grace in one’s life. And God does the impossible in conversion, radically reordering human values.

A question to ponder: If Jesus came to you and asked you to follow Him, what one thing would you have to give up to do so?

Download Lesson: 1.7.24 Class Notes – 9.30-50

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Jesus describes the measure of true greatness is: “How many do I serve? How many am I willing to minister to? How many can I help? This is the mark of greatness in the eyes of God. This is enduring greatness. May that be so for each of us.

Download Lesson: 12.17.23 Class Notes – Mark 9.2-29

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What the disciples needed to learn was not only the necessity of Jesus’ own self-denying ministry for the sake of our salvation; but also the need to join Him in carrying on such a ministry of grace to others in His name. Let us join Jesus in His self-denying ministry by relying upon daily supplies of His divine grace.

Download Lesson: 12.10.23 Class Notes – Mark 8.22-9.1

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Is there any reward for the person who is a true disciple? Yes, there is: he becomes more like Jesus Christ and one day shares in His glory. Satan promises you glory, but in the end, you receive suffering. God promises you suffering, but in the end, that suffering is transformed into glory. If we acknowledge Christ and live for Him, He will one day acknowledge us and share His glory with us.