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23 Σεπ 2012 · Focus on 9:32. Verses 30-37 are chock-full of sermons: Jesus revealing he will suffer, die and rise; disciples’ embarrassment at being caught in a power struggle; a child as the model for discipleship. I will focus on verse 32, the disciples’ lack of understanding, and unwillingness to ask Jesus questions. This is not a new role for disciples.
10 Φεβ 2016 · In one sentence, Jesus completely reverses their concept of greatness: “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all” (Mark 9:35). “Great” is no longer primary and above. On the contrary, “great” is least and lowest. Mark gives us glimpses into Jesus’ definition of greatness by showing examples of service.
Mark uses paradidomi to describe John the Baptist’s imprisonment (1:14), Judas betrayal (3:19; 10:33; 14:10-11, 18, 21, 42, 44), and the involvement of the Sanhedrin (15:1, 10) and Pilate (15:15). Jesus uses it to warn the disciples that they too will be handed over and delivered up (13:9, 11-12).
22 Σεπ 2024 · Jesus disrupts their notion of greatness and significance with an inversion of the social order: “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant [also translated minister] of all” (verse 35). As is common for the Teacher, Jesus doubles down with an object lesson.
13 Σεπ 2021 · Verses 30-37 in Mark 9 provide us a very clear picture of a human response to fear and confusion: changing the subject instead of taking the risk to look foolish. Who likes to look dumb? Worse yet, it was just last week when we heard Peter speak up and “question” Jesus, and where did that get him?
17 Σεπ 2018 · This is what Mark picked up from Jesus’ great kingdom teaching, the Sermon on the Mount–turning the other cheek, praying for enemies, forgiving other’s sins, and going the extra mile. Preaching the Text:
14 Σεπ 2015 · In Mark 9:37 Jesus tells the disciples to “welcome” a child and in so doing they would “welcome” both him and his Father / the one who had sent him. The Greek word used there— dexomai —carries with it the sense not only of some generic welcome but of a literal receiving of someone into one’s arms.
