'Challenged To
Long Term Discipleship.'
Mark 10:17-31.
a) 10:17. The approach of the rich and educated Jewish young man who thought He
was ready to be a Disciple of Christ:-
1-He was enthusiastic - he came running.
2-He honored Christ outwardly - kneeled before Him.
3-He called Christ "Good Teacher".
4-He wanted to know what he could do to receive the reward of Eternal Life - he
had totally the wrong concept.
b) 10:18. The example of the humility of Christ.
c) 10:19. Christ reminded him of the Commandments, mentioning specific ones.
d) 10:20. The young man had obeyed all these commandments since childhood. He
was a good guy - but not a potential disciple.
e) 10:21. Looking at this young man, Christ felt genuine love for him.
f) 10:21. There is still one thing you need to do Christ told him, and put His
attention on to the one thing that the young man needed to do. release himself
from his false security - his riches.
g) 10:21. Christ asked him to deal with that issue and then follow Him to
become a disciple.
h) 10:22. The young man was sad and went away - he had many possessions.
i) 10:23-25. Jesus exclaimed to his disciples that it was difficult for people
with many possessions to enter into God's Kingdom.
j) 10:26. The question of the Disciples, who can be saved. Maybe no one else!
Just this exclusive little group. why preach?
k) 10:27. All things are possible with God. God makes impossibilities possible.
l) 10:28. Peter speaks about the Disciples' situation - they had left all to
follow Him.
m) 10:29. Jesus spoke about the reality of the leaving for His Sake and the
Gospel's:-
1-House.
2-Family.
3-Property - in Bible days is meant the main source of income.
n) 10:30. The present and future Blessings for the True Disciple.
o) 10:31. In world value sometimes the first or foremost think they have to be
first, just like the rich young man - God's values are different.
(Through this QT I am Challenged To Long Term Discipleship)
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'Keep Composed And Calm.'
a) Ecclesiastes 10:4. If your leader is angry with you, do not abandon your
position; keep calm.
b) Ecclesiastes 10:4. It is possible to put a stop to great offences through
our:-
1-Calmness.
2-Composure.
3-Gentleness.
c) 1 Samuel 25:24-33. The calmness and composure of Abigail that eventually
brought her great reward.
d) Proverbs 25:15. The power of Patience and Soft Speech.
(This Second one reminds me to Keep Composed And Calm)
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Chris.
The Lord knows about our situation of life. He knows our financial situation
and the financial situation of the Nation we live in. He is the One who provides for us all that we have and gives us strength to work and wisdom to run a business. As long as the work and business are in His Will, He will use
that to meet our needs. Sometimes God calls for change in our life and
situation. If He does, we really need to trust Him at such times. As
individuals, as families and as church - we need to trust Him. When He leads us
into change - He Will provide.
(Selected from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes, by Priscilla)
