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Mark 10 · Grade 5

A Ransom for Many

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Mark 10 continues Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and His teaching on discipleship. On marriage, Jesus moves beyond legal debates to God's purpose in creation. On children, He corrects disciples who thought them unimportant: the Kingdom belongs to those who receive it as a gift, with nothing to offer.

The rich man is the opposite of a child. He came asking what he must do, confident in his obedience. Jesus loved him and exposed the one thing he lacked: his wealth held his heart. The disciples were astonished because they assumed riches signaled God's favor. Jesus taught that salvation is impossible for humans but possible with God. Those who leave all for Him receive far more, with persecutions, and eternal life.

The third passion prediction is followed by the most glaring misunderstanding: James and John's request for glory. Jesus answers with Mark's key verse: the Son of Man came to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many, echoing Isaiah 53's suffering servant. Bartimaeus closes the section. A blind beggar sees what the disciples struggled to see, calls Jesus "son of David," and follows Him on the way to Jerusalem.

Show What You Know

  1. Why are children a model for receiving the Kingdom?

  2. How is the rich man the opposite of a child?

  3. What did Jesus promise along with blessings to those who leave all for Him?

  4. What Old Testament passage does Mark 10:45 echo?

  5. How does Bartimaeus close the section on discipleship?

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Across

  1. Bartimaeus asked Jesus to have ____ on him.
  2. Jesus took them in His arms and blessed them.
  3. The blind man's name.

Down

  1. Where Bartimaeus sat.
  2. The ____ man went away sad.
  3. Jesus came not to be served but to ____.

Think About It

  1. Why do you think Mark 10:45 is often called the key verse of Mark's Gospel?

  2. Which character in this chapter are you most like: the children, the rich man, James and John, or Bartimaeus? Why?

Memory Verse

For the Son of Man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:45 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you serve someone instead of being served?
  • Jesus looked at the young ruler and loved him. How could knowing Jesus loves you help you let go of what you hold tightly?
  • What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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