The story of Blind Bartimaeus is the last healing story recorded in Mark. It closes a chapter on Jesus’ earthly ministry and begins the lonely road to Jerusalem. In this podcast we will look carefully at special details that make this one of the more interesting and important stories in the Bible. 

Reflection Questions:

What does a life not ruled by appetites look like?

Why is it hard to let go? To change?

How have you seen the Kingdom of God? 

This lesson from Mark 10 is about the dangers of Status, as it keeps us from seeing God at work all around. This story also contains one of the more “cringe worthy” questions from James and John on their way to Jerusalem…

Reflection Questions:
What “means” can we identify to draw us closer to God?

What feeds your soul?

Why is humility God’s plan for us? 

Who are the best people you know? 

“We call this story the “Rich Young Ruler,” and we think it’s about money. But look closely and this story is about anything holding us back from our dreams…”

Reflection Questions:

What makes us tired?

How can our talent fit business or building wealth be a “love language?”

When it comes to faith, what is a “True Heart?”

The Bible has been used and misused for centuries, and Mark chapter 10 is one of those stories that can hurt without knowing the context. In this podcast we will see that Jesus’ teaching on divorce has less to do with legalism and more with our confusing “means” with “ends."

Scripture Passage: Mark 10:1-16

Reflection Questions:

1. In this episode, Rich discusses the difference between “means,” and “ends” when it comes to Scripture. How has the Bible been misused in this way?

2. How do you understand Grace?

3. What does it mean to say that Christianity is the one religion you cannot do? 

4. What lessons do children teach us? 

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