Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, "There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 10:21?

2. How can we "sell everything" to prioritize Jesus in our daily lives?

3. What does "take up your cross" mean in your personal faith journey?

4. How does Mark 10:21 connect with Matthew 6:19-21 on treasures?

5. What steps can you take to follow Jesus more closely today?

6. How does Jesus' love in Mark 10:21 inspire your interactions with others?

7. What does Jesus mean by "sell everything" in Mark 10:21?

8. How does Mark 10:21 challenge modern views on wealth and possessions?

9. Why does Jesus emphasize giving to the poor in Mark 10:21?

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

11. Doesn’t Jesus’ command in Mark 10:21 to “sell everything” conflict with modern economic realities and social responsibilities?

12. What defines the concept of Lordship Salvation?

13. How can you speak truthfully with love?

14. Is being wealthy considered sinful?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Jesus' instruction to the rich young man reveal about the relationship between wealth and discipleship?

2. How can we identify and address the "one thing" we may lack in our own spiritual journey, similar to the rich young man?

3. In what ways can we store up treasures in heaven in our daily lives, as Jesus instructs?

4. How does Jesus' love for the rich young man challenge us to approach others with truth and compassion?

5. Reflect on a time when following Jesus required a personal sacrifice. How did that experience impact your faith and relationship with Him?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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