The kingdom of God a revolution of the world-order. I. BECAUSE REWARD WILL BE ACCORDING TO CHARACTER AND WORK , II. IT WILL NOT BE OF DESERT , BUT OF GRACE , III. EVERY SAINT WILL RECEIVE WHAT IS ESSENTIAL TO HIS HAPPINESS , USEFULNESS , AND SPIRITUAL ADVANCEMENT , IV. BUT THERE WILL BE DEGREES IN THE GLORY AND BLESSEDNESS OF THE REDEEMED . 1. Reflecting the manifold glory of God . ... read more
They were now going up from Jericho to Jerusalem, going up with Christ to his cross and his death. He went before them, eagerly leading the way for his timid disciples, who were now beginning to realize what was about to happen, and that he would be condemned and crucified. Therefore the evangelist adds, they were amazed (Greek, ἐθαμβοῦντο ); the same word which is used at Mark 10:24 . The words in the original, according to the best reading, make a distinction between the utter... read more
The reiterated prediction. This was the third occasion upon which Jesus expressly and formally intimated to his followers the approaching close of his ministry and life. The occasion was the last great journey up to Jerusalem. He wished the disciples to understand what their discipleship involved, into what scenes they were now about to follow him; that, forewarned, they might be forearmed. Observe.— I. THE PREPARATION FOR THIS COMMUNICATION . Mark, in a few words,... read more
The coincidence of opposites. Once more the forecast of shame and death. I. MEN FLY IN THE FACE OF THEIR INTEREST , AND TREAT THEIR BENEFACTORS AS ENEMIES . Christ foresaw that the ruling party would be angry with him "because he told them the truth." And we partake of this guilt. We are blind to love in its disguise. We hate that which reproaches us. It is an error of the understanding and of the heart. II. PROVIDENCE BRINGS GOOD OUT OF OUR... read more
Parallel passages: Matthew 20:17-19 ; Luke 18:31-34 .— A third prediction by our Lord of his passion and resurrection. I. REPEATED PREDICTIONS ON THESE SUBJECTS . The disciples required line upon line on this subject; they were so slow to grasp it and so loth to entertain it. It appeared to them inconceivable and incredible. When it was first directly and definitely announced, Peter deprecated it in the strongest terms, and so far forgot himself that he presumed to rebuke... read more
And there come near unto him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying unto him, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask of thee. St. Matthew ( Luke 20:20 ) informs us that this request was made by Salome, "the mother of Zebedee's children." The two accounts are readily reconciled if we consider that the request was made by Salome and her sons, and by her in their behalf. This request was made by them not long after they had heard our Lord's great promise... read more
True ministry is true dignity. Some of the most sacred and precious lessons which the Lord Jesus has taught mankind were suggested by incidents which occurred in his own ministry. This is true, both of lessons regarding his own grace and of lessons regarding our duty and life. His hand turns all that he touches into gold. Who would have thought that the selfish and thoughtless request of a mother and her sons could have led to one of the profoundest statements concerning the Saviours... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:31
But many that are first shall be last; and the last first . Most fitly does our Lord add this weighty sentence to what has just gone before. For thus he places himself, his grace, and his gospel in direct opposition to the corrupt teaching of the scribes and Pharisees. Perhaps the disciples thought within themselves, "How can it come to pass that we, the poor, the unlearned, the despised, are to sit upon thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel, amongst whom are men far our superiors in... read more