Part 8

Mark 11

1-13 Jesus teaches his disciples to pray upon request.  He teaches them to keep asking in prayer, and they will receive.

28 Blessed is the man who hears Gods word an obeys it...  Give me the words Lord.

-finish Jesus gives the keepers of the law a stern talk. Placing such heafty earthly burdens of work on themselve and others who are followers...but not even loving God. How do I love God?

Chapter 12

1-3 I think Jesus is referring to the revelation of the Kingdom

-34 A focus on more eternal wealth. A follower of Jesus is more concerned about his soul and spiritual self

48... More will be expected of those who have been given the most.

50 Jesus is trouble by what he must soon go through. I would be beyond scared.

Chapter 13
1-17 Jesus once again brings attention to the Jews misguided focus.

22-29 Jesus talks about those who think they are going to heaven or part of the kingdom..but really are not.  These people who thought they were so close to God but are really not.

Jesus is very dissappointed in the Jews.

Chapter 14

14 ...when those who are right with God rise from the dead.  Okay, interesting.
 25-35 It costs to be a disciple. It is not easy.

Chapter 15
1-10 There is much rejoicing for the sinner who turns back to God than for those who are faithfully following God.  Humility.

11-32 Possibly the most beautiful story Jesus ever tells. There is so much going on in this story. Redemption and forgiveness. Breaking ones own pride... man. So much.

I am tired, and will continue later.
 Just some things I find more resounding as I read.
* God is more interested in our love and faith than he is in our deeds. If our souls are not true, whatever we do, no matter how much is pointless. The Jews full of rich tradition and rules for obeying God...were not pleasing God at all.