Jesus Continues Teaching in the Temple (Mark 12:28-44)

A genuine question reveals a key aspect of the kingdom. (Mark 12:28-34)

for God and others is more important than ritualistic piety. (vv.28-33)

Being

the kingdom is not the same as being in the kingdom. (vv.34)

Question: What might be keeping you from fully entering the life of the kingdom?

Jesus’ teaching further sets him apart from the scribes. (Mark 12:35-44)

Jesus questions the

of a long-held Messianic assumption. (vv.35-37)

Jesus exposes how the scribes’ behavior is antithetical to the

. (vv.38-40)

Jesus points to a beautiful example of what total

to God looks like. (vv.41-44)

Question: Are you totally committed to the Lord? Is there anything you are holding back from him?

Bottom Line: Following Jesus is

or nothing.