The HEART of a SERVANT

“What It Means to Follow the Master”

Mark 10:32-52

“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 Road to Suffering (10:32-34)

Mark again capitalizes on people’s __________ to Jesus.

i.e. “amazed… fearful” (10:32)

After taking the 12 Apostles aside, Jesus predicts His

________, suffering, death & resurrection in Jerusalem.

cf. Mk. 8:31-32; 9:9, 30-32 – “the Son of Man”

The first time He announced His coming death & resurrect-

ion, the Apostle Peter ________ Jesus. cf. Mk. 8:31-32

II. The Desire for Significance (10:35-40)

James & John, the “sons of thunder,” along with their mom,

came to Jesus & asked a _______. (v. 35) cf. Mt. 20:20

Don’t miss Jesus’ ________ response – “What do you want

Me to do for you?.” cf. Mk. 10:51; Mt. 20:32; Lk. 18:41

The Shocker in this passage is James & John’s courage (or

foolishness) to ask for _________ status in Christ’s

Kingdom. cf. Mt. 19:27-30; 20:21 – “Give to us…” (lit.)

Jesus references a “____” & a “baptism” which correspond

to His suffering & death. cf. Mk. 14:36

NOTE – Assigning places of ______ in the Kingdom were

not for Jesus to give. cf. Mt. 13:11; 20:23; Mk. 10:40

III. The Model of Sacrifice (10:41-52)

Jesus, the Master Teacher, does not rebuke them, but

clarifies the source & steps to true ___________.

In contrast to the Gentile world, greatness in God’s King-

dom is about ________ service. (vv. 42-44) cf. 9:35

VERSE 45 is the ________ of the passage where Jesus

announces that even the Son of Man came to serve &

give His ______ a “ransom for many!”

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