FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL
This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.
1. First paragraph
2. Second paragraph
3. Third paragraph
4. Etc.
SYNOPTIC GOSPEL PARALLELS
A. Divorce, Mar_10:2-12 (parallel in Mat_19:1-12)
B. Blessing of Children, Mar_10:13-16 (parallel in Mat_19:13-15; Luk_18:15-17)
C. Rich Young Ruler, Mar_10:17-31 (parallel in Mat_19:16 to Mat_20:16; Luk_18:18-30)
D. Prediction of Crucifixion, Mar_10:32-34 (parallel in Mat_20:17-20; Luk_18:31-34)
E. Sons of Zebedee, Mar_10:35-45 (parallel in Mat_20:21-28)
F. Blind Bartimaeus, Mar_10:46-52 (parallel in Mat_20:29-34; Luk_18:35-43)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.
1. Why did the parents want Jesus to lay hands on their children?
2. Why did the disciples try to stop them?
3. Why was Jesus so indignant towards them?
4. How are children related to the Kingdom of God?
5. What qualities of a child does Jesus seek in disciples?
6. Why did Jesus tell His disciples so often about His approaching death?