35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.

35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to ...

This passage plays a key role in the Gospel according to Mark's understanding of why Jesus dies and what his death means.

This Sunday we continue, and end, the series of readings from John's gospel on the miraculous feeding of the crowd and Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist.

The Request of James and John. 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.”.

Jesus brings a different way of living. He brings a kingdom that works by grace. He introduces us to what we might call downward mobility.

19 окт. 2024 г. · 45 For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life a ransom for many.”⁠ ⁠ Mark 10:35-45 NRSVUE⁠ #Greatness ...

45 For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:35-45 NRSVUE #Greatness #Servant #First #Last. May ...

Jesus is a king who serves by being a slave. His service is shown in his determination to die for many. His people are called to the same self-sacrificial ...

4 дня назад · 45 For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life a ransom for many.”⁠ ⁠ Mark 10:35-45 NRSVUE⁠ #Greatness ...