Mark 10:17-22

For the second week in my series of sermons based on my favorite stories form the four Gospels, we read Mark 10:17-22. This will be a great opportunity for us all to reflect on what has a hold of our lives, and our spiritual lives, other than God’s love.

It’s worthwhile to compare this story as it appears in Mark’s Gospel, to its parallels in Matthew 19:16-30 and Luke 18:18-30. What does cross-referencing these three versions reveal?

In Mark’s version, pay close attention to how Jesus responds to this man. What does it say about Jesus’ compassion?

What do you suppose happened to this rich man?

In your own life, what are you attached to as if it has god-like power to bless you? What would happen if you let it go?