The HEART of a SERVANT

“What It Means to Follow the Master”

Mark 10:17-31

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mk. 10:45

I. The Rich Man’s QUESTION (10:17-22)

The young man who came & knelt before Jesus was very

rich & ____________! cf. Lk. 18:18,23; Mt. 19:23

The rich, young ruler’s view of obtaining eternal life was

_____________-based. i.e. “What shall I do?”

Though he earnestly desired eternal life, his _________

was confused! (vv. 18-21) i.e. God, Jesus, Sin, Salvation

Jesus directs him to the ______ in order to expose his sin

& we see his pride & self-confidence.(v. 20) cf. Rom. 7:13

Don’t miss that Jesus “felt _______ for him.” (v. 21)

The young man’s besetting sin was greed, coveteousness

& ___________! cf. Ex. 20:3; 1 Tim. 6:10

He wanted to obtain salvation on his terms & went away

_____________. (v. 22) i.e. “grieved”

“Money is a marvelous servant but a terrible master.” Warren Wiersbe

II. The Good Teacher’s EXPLANATION (10:23-31)

This incident presented a “___________ moment” for

Jesus & His disciples. (vv. 23-27)

NOTE – Jesus does not mince words when He says it is

impossible for a person to _______ in riches & get to

heaven! (vv. 23-25) i.e. “camel thru eye of needle”

Jesus delivers a death blow to “___________ theology”

& astonishes the disciples. (vv. 25-26)

Jesus says those who are wealthy are _____-privileged,

not _____-privileged. cf. Mt. 6:19-21,24; 1 Tim. 6:17

Jesus’ closing words to Peter are _________ as to the

vast reward for sacrificially following Him! (vv. 28-31)

Practical Application:

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19^th

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

What does this passage say about the Power and