Let God Speak! Mark's Gospel

Day 31: Mark 10:32-34
Jesus Again Predicts His Death

(Compare with Day 27). This account makes it clear that Jesus was going to Jerusalem to die soon. The title ‘Son of Man’ is only ever used by Jesus to describe himself as a coming king. It is based on a prophecy in Daniel 7:13-14 which describes a future authority figure who would be worshipped by people from all nations and whose kingdom would never end. This is the Messiah which all Jewish people look forward to but have never yet recognised as Jesus.

Why did Jesus have to die?
Was there no other way?

What is your own response to Jesus’ courage in taking these steps to face a very brutal and shameful death? 

How will this help you to serve him better when the going is hard and you are facing opposition? (Hebrews 12:3)