About this episode
This episode discusses Jesus' teachings on divorce, the importance of childlike faith, the challenge of wealth, and predictions of his death.
The Pharisees continue to test Jesus to see what his conclusions will be concerning various topics of the law. Today that ask about divorce, and Jesus asserts that divorce was permitted under the Law only because of the hardness of man’s heart. Next, Jesus tells his disciples to let children come to him, for one can never enter the kingdom unless he does so like a child. Here in the 10th chapter of Mark’s gospel we also find a lengthy account of the rich, young ruler who cannot fathom leaving his riches behind to follow Jesus. This account is followed by teaching from Jesus about the nature of riches and the kingdom. We’ll also read Christ’s 3rd prediction of his death, the glory of service, and the faith of a blind man.
People in this episode
Host: John Ross
Topics covered
- divorce
- children
- riches
- kingdom of God
- faith
- service
- predictions of death
Keywords
- divorce
- children
- rich young ruler
- riches
- kingdom of God
- faith
- service
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mark's gospel
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