Who is Jesus like? Vv. 38-42 Jesus is very patient and merciful with the unbelieving and perverse generation. He heals a demon-possessed boy and gives him back to his father. In the same manner, death and resurrection of God’s only son was needed to save people out of the bondage of death and to give them true freedom. Who has the control over my life? Do not surrender to the worldly way of life that requires betrayal and rebellion. Do not make the death of God’s only son useless for yourself. Believe in his love and return to the Lord. Vv. 43-45 While people were amazed, Jesus mentioned his future suffering and death. The disciples did not understand it and were afraid to ask, but the Lord clarified his mission to them. It is not a time for us take pride in and boast on what we have accomplished, but to work hard. We have no authority to count our accomplishments.
What lesson is God teaching me? Vv. 46-48 After the Son of Man begins talking about his death, the disciples argue about “Who is the greatest?” The Lord told them that the way to greatness is to be humble and sacrificial, welcoming children (the least). But the disciples were dreaming of worldly power to take, oppress, discriminate, and be lifted higher. Is the glory that the Lord promised the glory I expect?
Lord, let me not be a part of the unbelieving generation that ignores the gospel.
