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THEN COME, FOLLOW ME
Mark 10:17-31 (Go to the NIV Bible verses)
Key Verse: 10:21, “Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
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Who came to Jesus and with what attitude (17,22; Lk 18:18)? What does his question to Jesus show about him? How did Jesus redirect his idea of good (18)? Why do you think Jesus reminded him of the part of the Ten Commandments that are related to people (19)?
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What does the man’s answer reveal about him (20)? How did Jesus, out of love, challenge him (21)? What is “treasure in heaven” (Mt 6:20-21,24; 1Ti 6:17-19)? What do Jesus’ words “follow me” imply, and how is it related to eternal life?
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What sad decision did the man make and why (22)? What words of Jesus amazed his disciples and why (23-24a)? What further statement of Jesus amazed them even more (24b-26a)?
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What did the disciples ask and why (26b)? What does Jesus’ answer teach about salvation (27; Ro 3:22-23)?
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What did Peter exclaim (28)? What did Jesus promise those who leave worldly treasures for him and for the gospel (29-30)? Why does Jesus mention persecutions? What does verse 31 mean? How does Jesus’ promise give us hope and courage to follow him?