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- If a man had all the riches in the world, would the riches help him if he went to the Lake of Eternal Fire?
-No.
- Can possessions save us from sin, death, and Satan?
-No.
- What happened to the rich farmer?
-God called him to die.
- Who decides the day when all people die?
-God alone.
- Even though the rich farmer had great wealth, what did he not have?
-Eternal life.
- What is of far more value than great wealth?
-Believing in God and having eternal life.
- How do we know that the story of the rich man and Lazarus is a true story?
-Because these two men actually lived on earth.
- When a person dies, to where does his spirit go?
-Either straight to be with God in heaven or straight to hell, the place of fire and punishment.
- Is there a waiting place between earth and heaven?
-No.
- Firstly, what did the rich man ask Abraham?
-To send Lazarus to come and dip the tip of his finger into water to cool his tongue.
- For all those who refuse to believe in God, where will they go when they die?
-To hell, the place of fire and punishment.
- For all those who believe in God, where will they go when they die?
-To be with God in heaven.
- Will anyone who enters the place of punishment be able to leave?
-No.
- Secondly, what did the rich man ask Abraham?
-The rich man wanted Lazarus to speak to his brothers so that they would not have to suffer in the place of fire and punishment.
- What was Abraham telling the rich man what his brothers should do?
-That they must read and listen to the Word of God in God’s Bible.
- If we will not listen to and believe the Word of God, is there anything else that can save us?
-No.
-Why did Jesus say that He came into the world?
Let’s read Mark 10:45
45-Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
-Did Jesus come into the world so we would work for Him and earn our way to heaven?
-No.
-Jesus does not ask us to give anything to Him.
-Jesus does not ask us to do anything for Him.
-Jesus is God, and does not need anything.
-Jesus is God, and has everything that He needs.
-Jesus did not come into the world so that people would serve Him.
-What did Jesus say that He came into the world to do?
-To serve people, and to give his life as a ransom for many people.
-When Jesus and His disciples were leaving the city of Jericho, they met a blind beggar.
Let’s read Mark 10:46
46-Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging.
-What was the name of the blind beggar?
-Bartimaeus.
-How does the blindness of Bartimaeus remind us of all people?
-Just as Bartimaeus was blind, all people are born blind.
-How are all people born blind?
-Because Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they were blinded to God.
-Because Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they were blinded to the truths of God.
-Because all people are born of Adam and Eve, all people are born blind to God.
-Because all people are born of Adam and Eve, all people are born blind to the truths of God.
-Just as Bartimaeus was not able to see, so we are not able to see the truths of God.
-Was Bartimaeus able to do anything himself to be able to see again?
-No.
-Are people able to do anything themselves to be able to see the truths of God?
-No.
-Just as Bartimaeus was not able to do anything himself to be able to see again, so all people are not able to do anything themselves to be able to see the truths of God.
-Who alone was able to help Bartimaeus to see again?
-Jesus.
-Who alone is able to help all people to see again?
-Jesus.
-Just as Jesus alone was able to help Bartimaeus to see again, so only Jesus is able to help our minds to see and understand the truths of God.
-What did Bartimaeus call out to Jesus?
Let’s read Mark 10:47
47-When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
-What did Bartimaeus call Jesus?
-The Son of David.
-Why did Bartimaeus call Jesus the Son of David?
-Because Jesus was King David’s descendant whom God had promised would be the Savior.
-Bartimaeus knew that he was not able to help himself.
-Bartimaeus knew that the only person who was able to help him was Jesus.
-Because Bartimaeus had heard of the great miracles that Jesus had done, he called for Jesus to help him.
-Bartimaeus asked Jesus to have mercy on him.
-Bartimaeus knew that he did not merit to be healed.
-Bartimaeus knew that he was not able to pay to be healed.
-Bartimaeus knew that if Jesus healed him, it would be a free gift from God.
-We are all like Bartimaeus.
-Because we have sinned, we do not merit to be healed.
-Because the penalty for sin is death, we are not able to pay to be healed.
-If we are healed, then it is a free gift from God alone.
-What did the people say when they heard Bartimaeus call out to Jesus?
Let’s read Mark 10:48
48-Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
-Why did the people rebuke Bartimaeus and tell him to be quiet?
-The people thought that Jesus would not want to help a poor, blind beggar.
-Is it true that Jesus did not want to help a poor, blind beggar?
-No.
-Did Jesus want to help a poor, blind beggar?
-Yes.
-Jesus wants to help each and every person.
-Although the people rebuked Bartimaeus and told him to be quiet, Bartimaeus continued to cry out to Jesus.
-Because Bartimaeus continued to cry out to Jesus, Jesus called him.
Let’s read Mark 10:49
49-Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.”
-Even though Bartimaeus was poor and blind, did Jesus care for him?
-Yes.
-Does God care for all people?
-Yes.
-Every person is important to God.
-Whether we are short or tall, we are important to God.
-Whether we are black or white, we are important to God.
-Whether we are rich or poor, we are important to God.
-Whether we are healthy or sick, we are important to God.
-Whether we have much wisdom or not, we are important to God.
-Does God love each and every person, and want to save all people?
-Yes.
-What did Bartimaeus do when Jesus called him?
Let’s read Mark 10:50-52
50-Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
51-“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
52-“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
-What did Bartimaeus want Jesus to do for him?
-Bartimaeus wanted Jesus to help him to see again.
-Was Jesus able to help Bartimaeus to see again?
-Yes.
-Did Bartimaeus believe Jesus was able to help him to see again?
-Yes.
-Did Jesus help Bartimaeus to see again?
-Yes.
-Jesus said that because Bartimaeus believed, Bartimaeus was now able to see.
-Jesus immediately gave to Bartimaeus the ability to see.
-Who was the only One who was able to help Bartimaeus to see again?
-Jesus.
-Only Jesus was able to help a blind man to see.
-Because God created all of us, God alone is able to help us to see.
-As Jesus and His disciples neared Jerusalem, Jesus gave His disciples a command.
Let’s read Mark 11:1-6
1-As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples,
2-saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a donkey tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
3-If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’”
4-They went and found a donkey outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it,
5-some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that donkey?”
6-They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go.
-What was that which Jesus commanded two of His disciples?
-To go into the next village, untie a donkey, and bring it to Jesus.
-Was Jesus stealing the donkey?
-No.
-Jesus told the disciples to tell the people that they would bring back the donkey.
-Therefore, the two disciples went into the next village, found the donkey, and brought it back to Jesus.
-When the disciples returned with the donkey, what happened?
Let’s read Mark 11:7-10
7-When they brought the donkey to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it.
8-Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields.
9-Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna! “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
10-Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”
-Jesus sat on the donkey, and rode into the city of Jerusalem.
-Just as God had said through the prophets, Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey
-As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, the people cheered for Him.
-Why did the people cheer for Jesus and speak of the coming kingdom of David?
-Because the people thought that Jesus was coming to deliver them from the rule of the Romans.
-Did Jesus go to Jerusalem to deliver the people from the rule of the Romans?
-No.
-Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem?
-Jesus went to deliver the people from the power of sin, death, and Satan.