As the gospel of Mark progresses, the high expectations of the kingdom of God become more explicit. The story of this young man is the climax of these demands: everything must be submitted to the kingdom. And yet, as always, there remains good news alongside the challenge.
Mark 10:17-31
Questions to consider—
Upward [Celebration]: Which attributes of God am I noticing and delighting in throughout the Gathering?
Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?
Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?