讀經資料馬可福音第十章（二）Mk 10:32-52

 A Serving Attitude (Mk 10:32-52)

I.       The Basics

A.     Setting

Jesus continued His journey to Jerusalem. On the way, He repeated in greater detail the prophecy of His suffering, death, and resurrection (compare 10:33-34 to 8:31; 9:31). Still, the twelve disciples were blind to the fact that Jesus “did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (10:45).

B.     Key Verse

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

         因為人子來，並不是要受人的服事，乃是要服事人，並且要捨命作多人的贖價。

            “What do you want Me to do for you?” (10:36, also 10:51)

         耶穌說：要我給你們做什麼？

C.     Did You Know…?

1.      Gentiles (10:33): Non-Jews in general. In this verse, it refers specifically to the Romans because the Jews lacked political power to exercise capital punishment and must defer to the Roman government.

2.      Chief priests (10:33): Also called “high priests.” They were revered civil and religious dignitaries. Aside from his religious office, a chief priest was also the chairman of the Sanhedrin (Jewish high court) and head of political relations with the Roman government. During Jesus’ time, the chief priests were Annas and Caiaphas, who later recommended putting Jesus to death (Jn 11:49-50) and persecuted the early church (Acts 4:6; 5:17-18).

3.      “Drink the cup” (10:38): The cup was a common Jewish metaphor either for joy (Ps 23:5) or for divine judgment (Jer 25:15).

4.      Jericho (10:46): A very ancient city located 5 miles (8 kilometers) west of the Jordan and about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northeast of Jerusalem. In Jesus’ time, the Old Testament Jericho was largely abandoned, but a new city, south of the old one, had been built by Herod the Great.

5.      Begging (10:46): Beggars were commonly found in public places. The prevalence of begging was due to the lack of a relief system, to the lack of a cure for common diseases, and to the impoverishment under the excessive taxation of the Roman government.

II.    Observation

A.     Outline

(10:32-34)

(10:35-45)

(35-37)

(38-40)

(41-45)

(10:46-52)

(46-48)

(49-51)

(52)

B.     Key Words/Phrases

III. General Analysis

1a. List the titles used to identify Jesus in this passage? How does each illustrate Jesus’ character?

1b. How did Jesus demonstrate His identity as a servant in this passage? In the book of Mark? In the Bible? In your life?

1c. What do you identify yourself as? How does your identity influence what you do?

2.   Contrast James and John’s initial request (35) to Bartimaeus’ (47). Compare them to the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14.

3a. Why should we ask, “What do you want me to do for you?” To whom can you ask this question?

3b. What is your answer when Jesus asks, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

IV.  Segment Analysis

A.     10:32-34

1. In the NKJV, verse 32 implies that the disciples were also amazed and afraid. Why do you think the disciples were amazed and afraid?

2. Why did Jesus tell the twelve disciples what would happen to Him?

B.     10:35-45

3. What does James’ and John’s request for glory (37) tell you about their self-identity? What does this teach us about our attitude in serving God?

4a. What did James and John think was Jesus’ glory?

4b. What is the true meaning of sitting at Jesus’ right and left? (cf. Rom 8:17; 2Tim 2:12).

5a. What did James and John think was Jesus’ cup and baptism?

5b. What was Jesus’ cup and baptism? (cf. Did You Know 3).

6. Based on verses 42-44, how should church organization be different from secular organization?

7. How does Jesus give His life as a “ransom for many” (45)? A ransom for what?

8. Verse 43 repeats the lesson Jesus taught in 9:35. How many times does Jesus repeat a lesson before you understand? What does this tell you about your faith?

C.     10:46-52

9. Why do you think the people rebuked Bartimaeus (48)? Compare them to the disciples who rebuked those who brought little children to Jesus (10:13).

10. Bartimaeus called Jesus “Son of David.” What does this tell you about his faith?

11. Bartimaeus said to Jesus, “I want to see” (NIV; emphasis added) as opposed to, “I hope I can see” or “It would be nice if I could see.” Why did he dare to ask so forcefully? What does this teach you about praying for God’s mercy?

12. Contrast this healing to the one in 8:22-26. What do the differences tell you about Jesus’ ministry at this point in time?

13. What can we learn from Bartimaeus’ persistence?

讀經資料馬可福音第十章（ㄧ） Mk 10:1-31

16: To Enter the Kingdom of God (Mk 10:1-31)

I.       The Basics

A.     Setting

Jesus concluded His ministry in Galilee. He headed south towardsJerusalem, first returning to the Jordan River, where He had been baptized. Jesus now focused His teachings on the things to look forward to: thekingdom of God, eternal life, the resurrection, and the last days.

B.     Key Verse

            “Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is thekingdom of God” (10:14).

14. 耶穌看見就惱怒，對門徒說：讓小孩子到我這裡來，不要禁止他們；因為在神國的，正是這樣的人。

C.     Did You Know…?

1.      Judea (10:1): The Greek and Roman equivalent to the Old Testament land of Judah the southern kingdom.

2.      Certificate of divorce (10:4): The Old Testament law (cf. Deut 24:1-4) required a husband to clearly state the reasons for divorcing his wife in a public document. It was meant to protect a wife from hasty divorce and to absolve her of legal penalties. However, there were various interpretations to what were legitimate reasons for divorcing one’s wife. On one extreme, Shammai and his followers maintained that nothing less than adultery justified a man in divorcing his wife. On the other, Hillel and his disciples contended that divorce should be granted for any reason, however small, such as the wife burning a dish or going out with loose hair.

3.      “From my youth” (10:20): “This probably refers to the age of thirteen, when a Jewish boy became “bar mitzvah” (“son of the commandment”). At that point, the boy became responsible to live by God’s commands.”

4.      Camel (10:25): The largest animal in Palestine at that time.

5.      Eye of a needle (10:25): Some identify this as a small gate in Jerusalem’s city wall. However, there is no evidence that such gates existed at that time. The vivid contrast between the largest animal (camel) and the smallest opening (eye of a needle) represents what, humanly speaking, is impossible.

II.    Observation

A.     Outline

(10:1-12)

(1-2)

(3-4)

(5-12)

(10:13-16)

(13)

(14-16)

(10:17-31)

(17)

(18-20)

(21-22)

(23-27)

(28-31)

B.     Key Words/Phrases

III. Segment Analysis

A.     10:1-12

1. How was the Pharisees’ question a test? (cf. Did You Know 2).

2a. Contrast the Pharisees’ question with Jesus’ answer. What does this teach us about marriage?

2b. What is the difference between “command” (3) and “permit” (4)?

2c. How does Jesus harmonize Moses’ law on divorce with God’s command on marriage?

3. What is the danger of focusing on what is permitted or not?

4a. Describe the ideal marriage. How does your description correspond to biblical teachings?

4b. How does/would your marriage help you serve God?

5. What does each of the following represent in the spiritual sense? What do they teach us about our relationship with God?

5a. Marriage (Hos 2:19-20; Jn 3:29; Eph 5:22-33; Rev 21:2)

5b. Adultery (Ezek 6:9; Mk 8:38; Jas 4:4)

5c. Divorce (Isa 50:1-2; Jer 3:8)

B.     10:13-16

6a. Why did the disciples rebuke people who brought little children to Jesus? Why was Jesus indignant at them?

6b. How might we make the same mistake as the disciples?

7a. How would a child react to the issue of divorce (2) or selling one’s possessions (21)?

7b. List the qualities of children that we should keep as adults.

8. What is the difference between receiving and entering the kingdom of God (15)? How do we receive the kingdom of God like a little child?

9. How do you bring children to Jesus?

C.     10:17-31

10. What does each of the following believe about the requirements of salvation?

10a. Rich man

10b. Disciples

10c. Peter

11. How do you explain Jesus’ words in verse 18? Was Jesus denying His goodness or divinity?

12. Based on this passage, what does Jesus teach about the requirements of salvation?

13. What are the rich man’s strengths and weaknesses?

14a. Jesus loved the rich man (21). How did Jesus show his love toward the man?

14b. Why did the man go away sad? What could he have done differently?

14c. What are your spiritual weaknesses? What can you do about them?

15a. How might one conclude that it is easier for a rich man to enter thekingdom of God?

15b. Compare what Jesus said in verses 23 and 24. Why were the disciples amazed by what Jesus said? How does Jesus’ response (24) answer their amazement?

15c. Why is it humanly impossible for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God?

15d. Name one thing that you cannot give up. Why not? How do we apply Jesus’ command to “sell whatever you have and give to the poor” (21)?

15e. How does God make it possible for a rich man to enter the kingdomof God? List examples of rich men who belong to the kingdom of God.

16. What is the hundred-fold reward in the present age?

17. How is persecution a reward?

18. Who are the first and the last?


馬可福音第十章（ㄧ）
馬可福音第十章（二）

7/20Verse of the week: Philippians 4:19

Verse of the week: 
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19

Mark 9 讀經準備資料

資料從美總圖書資料截取的，所以題號有點混亂，直接略過～給大家參考一下，讀經前準備就不會不知道要分享什麼了～

背景資料：

1.      Rabbi (9:5): A respectful term used by the Jews to address their spiritual instructor.

2.      Child (9:36): The Jews regarded the presence of children in the family as a sign of divine favor and greatly to be desired. Children were subject to the father, who in turn was bound to protect them.

3.      Hell (9:45,47): “The word translated ‘hell’ is gehenna, a Greek form of the Hebrew words ge hinnom (“Valley of Hinnom”). This was the valley along the south side of the city of Jerusalem, which was used in OT times for human sacrifices to the pagan god Molech (cf. Jer 7:31; 19:5-6; 32:35). King Josiah put a stop to this dreadful practice (2Kings 23:10); and the Valley of Hinnom came to be used as a place where human excrement and rubbish, including animal carcasses, were disposed of and burned. The fire of gehenna never went out, and the worms never died.”

4.      Salt (9:49): Salt was often used for ratifying agreements, and became a symbol of friendship and faithfulness. It was plentiful along the shores of the Dead Sea and in Jebel Usdum, a mountain of rock salt.When rock salt is exposed to air and heat, its impurities cause chemical changes that gradually make it bitter.


下面是一些可以查考的問題～～～

1.      What setbacks and conflicts have you experienced when working for God? How was your faith affected? How did you overcome them?

12. Explain 9:1. (For teachings on the kingdom of God, see Lesson 7).

C.     9:2-13

13. Why was it Elijah and Moses who appeared? (cf. Mal 4:4-6).

14a. Were Peter’s words (9:5) appropriate? Why or why not?

14b. Have you ever spoken something hastily? What was the result?

15. What is the purpose of the transfiguration? Compare it to what Jesus said in 9:1.

16. After the transfiguration, “suddenly, when they had looked around, they saw no one anymore, but only Jesus with themselves” (9:8). What does the disappearance of Moses and Elijah teach us about the role of God’s workers?

17. While discussing the meaning of “rising from the dead,” Peter, James, and John asked about Elijah. Why? (cf. Mal 4:5).

18. The disciples obeyed Jesus, even while trying to figure out what He meant (9:9-10). Share an example of how you obeyed the word of God even though you did not fully understand.

General Analysis

1.      What setbacks and conflicts have you experienced when working for God? How was your faith affected? How did you overcome them?

IV.  Segment Analysis

A.     9:14-29

1. Peter, James, and John came down from the mountain and saw the other disciples arguing. How do you deal with everyday problems after being inspired spiritually?

2. What were the disciples arguing with the scribes about?

3. Compare the people’s reaction when they saw Jesus (15) to the Israelites’ reaction to Moses coming down from Mount Sinai (Ex 34:29-30). What does this teach us about the effects of spending time with God?

4. Compare this unclean spirit’s behavior to those of the other spirits.

5. The unclean spirit had tried to throw the boy into fire or water to kill him (22). What extreme situations has the devil put you in to harm you?

6a. What did the boy’s father do after Jesus’ disciples failed to drive out the unclean spirit?

6b. Read verse 24. What did the father believe? What was his unbelief?

6c. What do you believe about Jesus? What is your unbelief?

7. For a moment, the boy appeared dead. Share a time in your life when things seemed to get worse after you had prayed to God. What happened in the end?

8a. Why couldn’t the disciples drive out the unclean spirit?

8b. How does a habit of prayer help you? Have you ever prayed with fasting against the evil spirit’s work?

B.     9:30-32

9a. Why do you think the disciples were afraid to ask Jesus when they didn’t understand?

9b. When you don’t understand certain biblical teachings, what do you do?

C.     9:33-41

10. The disciples argued over who was the greatest. What does this tell you about their relationship with each other?

11. Explain verse 35. How can you be first by being the very last?

12. What phrase do verses 37 and 41 have in common? What does this teach us about serving others?

13a. Why did Jesus have a little child stand among them?

13b. List examples of welcoming one of the little children.

13c. Identify one of the little children around you. How can you help him or her?

14a. Why did the disciples stop a man driving out demons in Jesus’ name?

14b. Today, who are those working in Jesus’ name and yet are not one of us? How do we associate with them?

D.     9:42-50

15. How does each of the following cause you to sin?

15a. Hand

15b. Foot

15c. Eye

15d. What did Jesus mean by “cut it off” and “pluck it out”?

16. Read verse 48 and visualize hell. What do you see?

17a. In verse 49, what does salt represent? (cf. Mt 5:13; Col 4:6).

17b. In verse 49, what does fire represent?

17c. Explain verses 49-50.

18a. How might have the disciples’ actions (cf. 14, 34, 38) have caused others to sin?

18b. In our zeal to serve God, how might we cause others or ourselves to sin?

7/15Verse of the week:要進窄門

本週聖句 Verse of the week:

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
—Matthew 7:13-14

• narrow(adj)窄的，狹窄的-------------------wide/borad(adj)寬闊廣大的
• gate：在中國人看來，無論是"門口"，還是院開的"大門"，或者屋子的"房門"都叫"門"，而英文則分為三個詞"entrance、gate和door".

辨析gate與door 
兩個詞都有“門”的意思，但gate指大門口。例如：the factory gate ; the park gate 
door指屋子，衣櫃等“門”或“門口”。
例如：
④ Close the door when you go out .出去時請關門。⑤ He is waiting for you at the park gate .他在公園門口等你。

lead to ( lead/led/led)1.把....帶到，領到，（道路）通向   2.導致，引起 
The bell-boy led us to our rooms.
旅館服務員把我們帶到了我們的房間。
An ordinary cold can soon lead to a fever.
一場普通的感冒很快便會引起高燒。
destruction  破壞，毀滅，消滅，滅亡，撲滅， ​​驅除； 摧毀； 毀滅的原因，破壞手段； 殺害
destroy(v)
few/ a few 兩個字都是”很少的“(記憶法：a few比few多一個字母，所以a few比較多)
few + 可數名詞(countable)
little + 不可數名詞(uncountable/mass)
a few / a little - 具有肯定的含義,還有一些的意思,勉強夠用(positive)
few / little - 為否定含義,剩沒多少,根本不夠用(negative)


學習連結：few, little, a few, a little

背英文主禱文The Lord's prayer

We should learn the Lord’s Prayer because the Lord Jesus himself taught us to pray in this way (Mt 6:9–13; Lk 11:2–4). We must ponder its meaning, for the Lord’s Prayer is applicable to every single believer’s needs. 我們都應該學習主禱文，因為主禱文是主耶穌親自教導我們禱告的方法，分別記載在馬太福音6：9-13和路加福音11：2-4 我們必須深刻思考主禱文的意義，因為主禱文非常貼切符合每一個信徒的需求！

這裡有英文的主禱文介紹解釋～文章非常的長，有興趣的人可以閱讀一下！
Why is the Lord's Prayer so important?

 Matthew 6:9–13

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,on earth,
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

[For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever.] Amen