And Jesus went before them

And Jesus went before them

From St David's Bridge Strict Baptist Chapel by Rowland Wheatley

June 7, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

The sermon explores Mark 10:32, emphasizing the journey of discipleship and the significance of following Jesus through faith and obedience.

And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, (Mark 10:32) ~~~~~~ This sermon was preached into the Australian Churches from England. ~~~~~~ **Looking at the four clauses of the text:** *1/ They were in the way. 2/ And Jesus went before them. 3/ Ans as they followed 4/ And began to tell them what things should happen unto him.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on Mark 10:32, highlighting the disciples' journey to Jerusalem as a profound spiritual metaphor for the Christian life, emphasizing that true discipleship involves being in the one way—Jesus Christ—through faith, Scripture, and a heavenly destination. It underscores that Jesus goes before His people in every aspect: in eternal election, in His sacrificial death, in His intercession, and in the providential ordering of life, even in suffering and death, which are not obstacles but pathways to glory. The disciples' amazement and fear reflect the tension between divine purpose and human confusion, calling believers to follow Christ willingly…

People in this episode

Host: Rowland Wheatley

Topics covered

  • discipleship
  • spiritual journey
  • Christian life
  • faith
  • suffering
  • resurrection

Keywords

  • discipleship
  • Jesus
  • Mark 10:32
  • Christianity
  • faith
  • suffering
  • resurrection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mark 10:32

More episodes of St David's Bridge Strict Baptist Chapel

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the St David's Bridge Strict Baptist Chapel podcast page.