1. What is the meaning of Mark 10:18?

2. Why does Jesus question being called "good" in Mark 10:18?

3. How does Mark 10:18 emphasize God's unique goodness?

4. What Old Testament verses affirm God's goodness as seen in Mark 10:18?

5. How can we apply the understanding of God's goodness in daily life?

6. How does recognizing God's goodness influence our relationship with Him?

7. Why does Jesus say, "No one is good except God alone" in Mark 10:18?

8. How does Mark 10:18 challenge the concept of human goodness?

9. What does Mark 10:18 reveal about Jesus' identity and divinity?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 10?

11. Do you consider yourself morally good?

12. What is Plato's Form of the Good?

13. What were the teachings of Jesus?

14. What does "God is good" mean?1. How does Jesus' response to the rich young ruler challenge our understanding of what it means to be "good"?

2. In what ways does recognizing God as the only source of goodness impact our daily lives and decisions?

3. How can we reconcile Jesus' statement about goodness with His own divine nature?

4. What practical steps can we take to cultivate a character that reflects God's goodness in our interactions with others?

5. How do other scriptures, such as Romans 3:10-12 and James 1:17, deepen our understanding of the concept of goodness as presented in Mark 10:18?1. How does Jesus' teaching on divorce in verses 1-12 challenge or affirm your understanding of marriage?

2. What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God like a little child?

3. What does the encounter with the rich young ruler reveal about the dangers of wealth and the nature of discipleship?

4. How does the third prediction of Jesus' death and resurrection add to your understanding of His mission?

5. In the request of James and John, how do you see your own desires for significance or recognition reflected?

6. What does the healing of Bartimaeus teach us about faith and persistence?

7. How does Jesus' teaching about greatness in the kingdom of God challenge worldly concepts of success and power?

8. How can you apply the lesson from the rich young ruler to your own life? Are there things you value more than following Jesus?

9. How can you cultivate a childlike faith as Jesus encourages in verses 13-16?

10. What does it mean in a modern context to give one's life as a ransom for many?

11. Why do you think Jesus' teachings on wealth and poverty were so counter-cultural then and remain so today?

12. How do you feel when you read Jesus' clear expectation of self-sacrifice for His disciples? Is it challenging, inspiring, daunting, or something else?

13. Can you identify ways in which you might have been blind in your faith, and how you can learn from Bartimaeus' encounter with Jesus?

14. What does it look like in your everyday life to serve others as Jesus instructed His disciples?

15. In the context of modern relationships and society, how can Jesus' teachings on marriage and divorce be applied?

16. How can Jesus' interaction with children influence your approach to younger generations within the faith community?

17. How does the rich young ruler's response to Jesus challenge your own responses to God's commands?

18. How can you demonstrate servant leadership in your own life, following the example of Jesus?

19. In what ways have you experienced the truth of Jesus' statement that many who are first will be last, and the last will be first?

20. What steps can you take to cultivate a faith that persists in calling out to Jesus, like Bartimaeus, even when others might try to silence you?

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