2.3 - The passion prediction of Jesus

Question 1

1)
Describe the events of Mark 10:32-34

Answer 1

Jesus and the disciples were pulling up on Jerusalem. So Jesus took his 12 homies aside and warned them what was gonna happen to Him. He predicted that he was gonna get given to the chief priests and then the Gentiles who will mock Him, flog Him and kill Him. Then he rise from the dead after three days.

Question 2

2)
What did Jesus know He would face?

Answer 2

Suffering and death as part of his ministry.

Question 3

it was important for the disciples to 3)
understand what?

Answer 3

What Jesus would face and that He would rise after three days.

Question 4

4)
Who are the Gentiles Jesus mentions?

Answer 4

The Romans

Question 5

5)
why did Jesus predict it was the gentiles who would kill Him?

Answer 5

Because only the Romans could impose the death penalty, not the Jewish leaders. Although, Jesus faced not threat to the Romans.

Question 6

6)
How many other passion predictions are there?

Answer 6

2 more

Question 7

7)
When are the other passion predictions?

Answer 7

After the conversation at Caesarea Philippi and after the transfiguration.

Question 8

8)
What does Jesus’ refusal to stay in galilee where He was safe and go to Jerusalem to teach show about his character?

Answer 8

He is committed to the cause. His determination. His bravery.

Question 9

9)
How did almost every disciple die?

Answer 9

A martyr, just like Jesus.