(Mark 10:17-52)

I. The rich young ruler (10:17-31)

A. A moral man who was hindered by his possessions
B. The Lord’s assessment of this man shocked the disciples
C. What hinders us from taking up our cross and following Jesus fully? The things we have? The people who surround us?

II. The twelve (10:32-45)

A. The third time Jesus tries to prepare His followers for His impending death (10:32-34)
B. Jesus’ life was focused on the cross; how focused are we on the great love of Jesus?
C. James and John ask for priority in the kingdom (10:35-45)
D. The cup and the baptism – these terms do not refer to the Lord’s Supper and water baptism, but represents suffering (“Take this cup away from Me” in Gethsemane, 14:36)
E. Ultimately, service means more to Jesus than status

III. Blind Bartimaeus (10:46-52)

A. A man who believed in the power of the Lord to heal
B. Was told, “Go your way, your faith has made you well”
C. What is faith? It is more than mere belief, but a decision to follow Jesus