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Who prophetically recognizes Jesus from the start?
Who prophetically recognizes Jesus from the start?
According to Isaiah, Jesus is portrayed as which servant?
According to Isaiah, Jesus is portrayed as which servant?
Which event symbolizes the unity of the Old Testament hope of the Law and Prophets coming together in Jesus?
Which event symbolizes the unity of the Old Testament hope of the Law and Prophets coming together in Jesus?
Which group follows Jesus without hesitation but struggles to comprehend his true identity?
Which group follows Jesus without hesitation but struggles to comprehend his true identity?
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What Greek word suggesting 'greatly astonished' recurs in various points of the narrative?
What Greek word suggesting 'greatly astonished' recurs in various points of the narrative?
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Which group reluctantly recognizes Jesus but continues to resist his sovereignty?
Which group reluctantly recognizes Jesus but continues to resist his sovereignty?
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According to the passage, what does Jesus renounce?
According to the passage, what does Jesus renounce?
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Which Old Testament concept does Jesus fuse together with the notions of the Son of Man and the Messiah?
Which Old Testament concept does Jesus fuse together with the notions of the Son of Man and the Messiah?
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What does Jesus' act of riding a donkey into Jerusalem symbolize?
What does Jesus' act of riding a donkey into Jerusalem symbolize?
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According to the passage, how does Jesus redefine the Old Testament notions of the Son of Man and the Messiah?
According to the passage, how does Jesus redefine the Old Testament notions of the Son of Man and the Messiah?
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What does the passage suggest about the disciples' understanding of Jesus' identity and mission?
What does the passage suggest about the disciples' understanding of Jesus' identity and mission?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a concept that Jesus fuses together with the notion of the Son of Man?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a concept that Jesus fuses together with the notion of the Son of Man?
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According to the passage, what does it mean to 'take up your cross' as a disciple of Jesus?
According to the passage, what does it mean to 'take up your cross' as a disciple of Jesus?
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What does the passage suggest is the expected response to the 'good news of the kingdom'?
What does the passage suggest is the expected response to the 'good news of the kingdom'?
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According to the passage, how does the faith of the inquirers impact Jesus' ability to heal and perform miracles?
According to the passage, how does the faith of the inquirers impact Jesus' ability to heal and perform miracles?
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What does the passage suggest is the consequence of a lack of faith?
What does the passage suggest is the consequence of a lack of faith?
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What is the significance of the prayer 'I do believe; help me to overcome my unbelief!' according to the passage?
What is the significance of the prayer 'I do believe; help me to overcome my unbelief!' according to the passage?
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What is the overall message of the passage regarding the role of faith in the life of a disciple of Jesus?
What is the overall message of the passage regarding the role of faith in the life of a disciple of Jesus?
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Study Notes
Jesus' Mission and Identity
- Jesus drives out Satan, thwarts him on the cross, overcomes death, and opens salvation to the world
- His mission extends to all nations, fulfilling the Old Testament hope of the Law and the Prophets
- Jesus is the suffering servant who came as Messiah and died for the world, as prophesied in Isaiah
Responses to Jesus
- John the Baptist recognizes Jesus from the start, prophetically announcing his arrival
- Demons reluctantly recognize Jesus, unable to withstand his authority and power
- The disciples follow Jesus, fascinated by his character, miracles, and teaching, but struggle to comprehend who he really is
Jesus' Definition of Messiahship
- Jesus renounces the use of political and military force and intrigue, unlike the gentiles
- He defines himself as a servant Messiah, not a triumphal, political, and military Davidic Messiah
Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem
- Jesus enters Jerusalem, fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy, riding a donkey instead of a war horse
- This act fuses the concepts of the Son of Man, the Messiah, and the Servant from the Old Testament
Jesus' Ministry and Suffering
- Jesus anticipates suffering for those who follow him, inviting them to take up their cross and walk in his footsteps
- The motif of "take up your cross" represents an invitation to service, sacrifice, and suffering, exemplifying the pattern of the cross (cruciformity)
Faith and Response
- The expected response to the good news of the kingdom is to "repent and believe"
- Jesus' response is often conditional on the faith of those who approach him
- Faith is essential for receiving God's healing and achieving the impossible
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Description
Explore the passages in Mark 9–10 where Jesus predicts his suffering, death, and resurrection while defining his role as a servant Messiah. Understand the disciples' confusion, political powers' ignorance, and Jesus' renunciation of political and military methods.
