Mark starts his gospel with an announcement of GOOD NEWS

‘This good news is about Jesus Christ Son of God’ Ch 1:1

Mark Ch 10:17-31

The theme of Mark’s Gospel is

Jesus Christ the Servant.

‘For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many…’

Ch 10:45

ParadoxA statement that seems to

contradict itself and yet expresses a valid truth or principle

Mark Ch 10

1.Two shall be one 1 – 12

2.Adults shall be as children 13 – 16

3.The first shall be last 17 – 31

4.Servants shall be rulers 46 - 52

V 17 ‘What must I DO to inherit eternal life?’

1. Put God first.2. Worship God only.3. Use God's name with respect.4. Remember God's Sabbath.

5. Respect your parents.6. Do not hurt other people.7. Be faithful in marriage.8. Do not steal.9. Do not lie.10.Do not be envious of others.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

V21 Jesus looked at him and loved him.

V 22 …he went away with a heavy heart…

An exaggerated statement foremphasis

If God has our time and money He has our hearts

God broke into history in Jesus

This is our God the Servant King