QT 24/03/2026 Tue. Mark 10 Resurrection Was Always Part of the Story. 复活始终是历史的一部分。
QT 24/03/2026 Tue. Mark 10 Resurrection Was Always Part of the Story.
READ http://www.esv.org/mark10
Resurrection Was Always Part of the Story. Don’t edit it away. Don’t minimise it. This was the path that Jesus refused to avoid. How about you?
Today, we want to focus on Mark 10:32–34, the Road to the Cross.
In Mark 10:32–34, Jesus and His disciples are on the road to Jerusalem. The scene is striking: Jesus walks ahead, determined, while the disciples follow with amazement and fear. Jesus knows exactly what awaits Him—betrayal, humiliation, suffering, and death—yet He moves forward deliberately.
This moment reveals the courage and mission of Christ. He is not a victim of circumstance. He is the willing Saviour moving toward the cross for the redemption of sinners.
“The Son of Man will be delivered… they will mock him… flog him… kill him. And after three days he will rise.” Three key truths emerge from this passage.
(1) Jesus Walked Toward Suffering with Purpose
Jesus clearly foretells His suffering. Nothing about the cross will surprise Him. Every insult, every lash, and every moment of pain lies ahead in full view. Yet He continues walking.
This reminds us that the cross was intentional. Jesus willingly embraced suffering out of love for us. As He later declares in Gospel of John 10:18, no one takes His life from Him—He lays it down willingly. For believers, this deepens our understanding of grace. Our salvation was not accidental; it was not that Jesus had no choice; it was not that history as it it was something foisted on Him. No, it was planned and pursued by Christ.
Reflection: As you participate in the Kingdom of Heaven and see to its development on earth as it is in heaven, are you willing to pay the price of inconvenience, loss of convenience and even some form of loss of freedom for the sake of that Kingdom? Sacrifice in the Kingdom of Heaven do not always start with martydorm, like John the Baptist. Perhaps you can start with sacrificing one day of life? One hundred dollar of your finance? One misunderstanding or insult, just because you identify as the follower of Jesus? Start with the simple things first.
(2) The Disciples Felt Both Awe and Fear
Mark records an interesting contrast: They were amazed. They were afraid. They sensed the weight of the moment but did not yet fully understand it. Often, the path of following Jesus can feel the same. God’s plans can fill us with wonder while also confronting us with uncertainty.
Faith sometimes means following Jesus even when we do not fully understand where the road leads. The disciples would later realize that this frightening journey to Jerusalem was actually the path to the greatest victory in history.
(3) The Resurrection Was Always Part of the Story
Even while predicting His suffering, Jesus includes a promise: “After three days he will rise.” The cross is not the end of the story. Resurrection follows suffering. This pattern—suffering followed by glory—runs throughout the Christian life. Because Christ rose, suffering and death never have the final word for those who trust Him.
Reflection: The hope of the resurrection transforms how believers face hardship today. Even some of the gurus and so-called “consultants” of today are all fixated on avoiding pain and inconvenience at all costs. How can these counseling suggestions fit this narrative—that the suffering, pain and the resurrection, were always part of Jesus’ story?
Reflection
Jesus walked ahead of His disciples toward the cross. Today, He still walks ahead of us on every road we travel. When life feels uncertain, frightening, or costly, remember: our Saviour has already gone before us—and He leads us toward resurrection life.
🙏 Prayer
Heavenly Father. We come before You with humble hearts, remembering the road Your Son walked for our salvation. Thank You for sending Jesus, who willingly went up to Jerusalem knowing the suffering that awaited Him. Thank You for Your great love that planned redemption even through the cross.
Father, we praise You for Your mercy and grace. When we consider how Christ was mocked, rejected, and crucified for our sins, we are reminded of the depth of Your love for us. Help us never to take that sacrifice lightly.
Lord, when we face fear, uncertainty, or hardship in our own lives, teach us to trust You. Just as Jesus walked faithfully in obedience to Your will, give us strength to follow wherever You lead. Fill our hearts with courage and faith when the path before us seems difficult.
Thank You, Father, that the cross was not the end. Thank You that You raised Your Son from the dead and gave us the living hope of the resurrection. Help us live each day in that hope, trusting in Your power, Your promises, and Your plan. Shape our hearts to love You more, obey You more faithfully, and reflect the character of Christ in all we do. We pray all this in the name of Your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
QT 24/03/2026 星期二. 马可 10 复活始终是历史的一部分。
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/mak/10/
复活始终是故事（历史）的一部分。不要删减它，不要淡化它。这是耶稣拒绝回避的道路。你呢？
今日聚焦《马可福音》10:32-34——通往十字架的道路。
在《马可福音》10:32-34中，耶稣与门徒正前往耶路撒冷。场景震撼人心：耶稣坚定地走在前头，门徒则带着惊奇与恐惧跟随。耶稣深知等待祂的是背叛、羞辱、苦难与死亡，却依然坚定前行。
这一刻彰显了基督的勇气与使命。祂并非命运的牺牲品，而是甘愿走向十字架的救主，为要救赎罪人。
“人子将被交出……他们要戏弄他……鞭打他……杀害他。但第三日他必复活。” 这段经文揭示了三个核心真理。
(1) 耶稣怀着明确目标走向苦难
耶稣清晰预言了自己的受难。十字架上的任何情景都不会令他惊讶。每一次侮辱、每一道鞭痕、每一刻痛苦都清晰地展现在他眼前。然而他依然继续前行。
这提醒我们，十字架是出于主意。耶稣因爱我们甘愿承受苦难。正如祂后来在《约翰福音》10:18宣告的：没有人夺去祂的生命——祂是自愿舍去的。对信徒而言，这深化了我们对恩典的理解。我们的救赎并非偶然；并非耶稣别无选择；也非历史强加于祂。不，这是基督精心策划并主动追求的。
反思：当你参与天国事工，致力于在地上建立如在天上的国度时，你是否愿意为此付出代价——忍受不便、放弃舒适，甚至牺牲部分自由？天国的牺牲未必如施洗约翰般始于殉道。或许你可以从牺牲一天的安逸开始？一百元的财务？一次因认作耶稣门徒而遭的误解或侮辱？就从简单的事开始吧。
(2) 门徒既敬畏又恐惧
马可记载了耐人寻味的对比：他们既惊叹又恐惧。他们感知到此刻的沉重，却尚未完全理解其意义。跟随耶稣的道路常令人有此感受——神的计划既令人惊叹，又充满未知。
信仰有时意味着即使不完全明白前路何方，也要跟随耶稣。门徒们后来才明白，这段通往耶路撒冷的惊险旅程，实则是通往史上最伟大胜利的道路。
(3) 复活始终是故事的一部分
即便预言自己将受苦，耶稣仍附带一个应许：“第三日他必复活。” 十字架并非故事终章。受难之后必有复活。这套模式——苦难之后必有荣耀——贯穿整个基督徒生命历程。正因基督复活，对信靠祂的人而言，苦难与死亡永远不会拥有最终话语权。
反思：复活的盼望改变了信徒面对当下困境的方式。即便当今某些大师和所谓“顾问”，也执着于不惜一切代价规避痛苦与不便。这些咨询建议如何契合这个叙事——苦难、疼痛与复活，始终是耶稣故事的一部分？
默想
耶稣走在门徒前面走向十字架。今日，祂仍在我们行走的每条路上先行。当生命充满不确定、恐惧或代价时，请记住：我们的救主早已先行——祂正引领我们走向复活的生命。
🙏 祷告
天父，我们怀着谦卑的心来到你面前，追忆你儿子为救赎我们所走过的道路。感谢你差遣耶稣，他明知将要承受的苦难，仍甘愿前往耶路撒冷。感谢你那伟大的爱，甚至通过十字架成就了救赎计划。
父啊，我们因祢的怜悯与恩典而赞美祢。当我们想到基督为我们的罪受嘲弄、被弃绝、被钉十字架时，便深切体会到祢对我们的爱何等深厚。求祢帮助我们永不轻忽这牺牲。
主啊，当我们面对恐惧、迷茫或困境时，求祢教导我们信靠祢。正如耶稣忠心遵行祢旨意，求赐我们力量跟随祢的引领。当前路艰难时，求祢以勇气与信心充满我们心怀。
父啊，感谢祢，十字架并非终点。感谢祢使祢的儿子从死里复活，赐给我们复活的活泼盼望。求祢帮助我们每日活在这盼望中，信靠祢的大能、祢的应许与祢的计划。求祢塑造我们的心，使我们更深爱祢、更忠心顺服祢，在一切所行的事上彰显基督的品格。我们奉祢儿子——我们的救主耶稣基督的名祈求。阿们。
