Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Mark 10

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Mark 10


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Mark 10

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
Teaching About Divorce Marriage and Divorce On Marriage and Divorce Jesus Teaches About Divorce The Question About Divorce Mar_10:1-12 Mar_10:1-12 Mar_10:1 Mar_10:1 Mar_10:1-12 Mar_10:2-9 Mar_10:2 Mar_10:3 Mar_10:4 Mar_10:5-9 Mar_10:10-12 Mar_10:10-12 Little Children Blessed Jesus Blesses Little Children Blessing the Children Jesus Blesses Little Children Jesus and the Children Mar_10:13-16 Mar_10:13-16 Mar_10:13-16 Mar_10:13-16 Mar_10:13-16 The Rich Man Jesus Counsels the Rich Young Ruler The Rich Man The Rich Man The Rich Young Man Mar_10:17-22 Mar_10:17-22 Mar_10:17-22 Mar_10:17 Mar_10:17-22 Mar_10:18-19 Mar_10:20 With God All Things Are Possible Mar_10:21-22 The Danger of Riches Mar_10:23-31 Mar_10:23-31 Mar_10:23-27 Mar_10:23 Mar_10:23-27 Mar_10:24-25 Mar_10:26 Mar_10:27 The Reward of Renunciation Mar_10:28-31 Mar_10:28 Mar_10:28-31 Mar_10:29-31 A Third Time Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection Jesus A Third Time Predicts His Death and Resurrection The Passion Foretold a Third Time Jesus Speaks a Third Time About His Death Third Prophecy of the Passion Mar_10:32-34 Mar_10:32-34 Mar_10:32-34 Mar_10:32-34 Mar_10:32-34 The Request of James and John Greatest is Serving James and John Seek Honor The Request of James and John The Sons of Zebedee Make Their Request Mar_10:35-45 Mar_10:35-45 Mar_10:35-40 Mar_10:35 Mar_10:35-40 Mar_10:36 Mar_10:37 Mar_10:38 Mar_10:39-40 Leadership with Service Mar_10:41-45 Mar_10:41-45 Mar_10:41-45 The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus Blind Bartimaeus Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus The Blind Man of Jericho Mar_10:46-52 Mar_10:46-52 Mar_10:46-52 Mar_10:46-47 Mar_10:46-52 Mar_10:48 Mar_10:49 Mar_10:50 Mar_10:51 a Mar_10:51 b Mar_10:52 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

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?

7. Define true greatness.