Lesson 5268

 (Lesson 5268)(07-09-26) Mark 10:46-52 

   “And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.” 

 

    Today’s quote shows that we shouldn't let critics or tough circumstances dampen our cry for help. Bartimaeus ignored the crowd and shouted even louder for mercy, after which Jesus restored his sight, proving that we can always call on the name of Jesus for help. ~ 

 

Lesson 5267

 (Lesson 5267)(07-08-26) Mark 10:41-45 

   “And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” 

 

     In today’s quote, Jesus clarified that true greatness is measured by how well we serve others, not how many people serve us. The ultimate lesson for us today is to use whatever influence we might have to support and sacrifice for the people around us, rather than using our power to benefit ourselves. This lesson is a very powerful one for today’s societal situation. ~

Lesson 5266

 (Lesson 5266)(07-07-26) Mark 10:35-40 

   “And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.” 

 

    This lesson confronts our obsession with status, by flipping the script on what real leadership looks like. When the disciples angled for top positions, Jesus clarified that being close to him means sharing in his "baptism", which was not a simple water baptism, Jesus was referring to a willingness to withstand the brutal ‘immersion’ (baptism) into the torture, death, and resurrection He was about to endure. The lesson for us today is that true Christian purpose requires a willingness to sacrifice comfort and endure deep personal hardship rather than chasing recognition and shortcuts to power and glory. ~ 

 

 

Lesson 5265

(Lesson 5265)(07-06-26) Mark 10:32-34 

   “And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.” 

 

    In today's quote, Jesus again told His apostles of His, very soon to come, suffering, death, burial, and resurrection. As sorrowful as it was for Jesus to suffer and die, it was all a part of God’s plan and had to happen to provide us with a means by which we can achieve eternal life through faith in Him. What  a blessed Master we serve. ~ 

  

Lesson 5264

 (Lesson 5264)(07-05-26) Mark 10:28-31 

   “Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to co This passage reassures us today that any sacrifice we make for the sake of following Jesus and helping others is never a loss, even if it feels incredibly costly in the moment. When we let go of relationships, comfort, or personal security to do the right thing, God shifts our perspective to find a whole new, deeper community and abundance right now, alongside the inevitable challenges of life. The ultimate lesson is a complete inversion of how the world measures success, promising us that people who put themselves last for the sake of God's purpose will end up truly fulfilled, while those who fight to stay on top will lose out on what matters most.  

me eternal life. But many that are first shall be last”.  

 

    Today’s quote reassures us that any sacrifice we make for the sake of following Jesus and helping others is never a loss. The ultimate lesson therein turns how the world measures success, promising us that those who put themselves last for the sake of God's purpose will end up with Jesus, while those who fight to stay on top in this society will lose what matters most, their very soul. ~