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A rich man asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus challenges him to sell his possessions and give the money to the poor. Jesus says that it is hard for rich people to enter the kingdom, and that following him involves sacrifice.

This week’s resources explore: attitudes to possessions; what is a good life?

Jesus reprimands two of his closest disciples for letting their ambitions be tainted by the example of earthly rulers. He says to all the disciples that they will achieve true greatness only by their service to others.

This week’s resources explore: unconventional greatness; unconditional service.

A blind beggar persistently calls out to Jesus, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus tells him that his faith has made him well. Immediately, the man is able to see again, and becomes a follower of Jesus.

This week’s resources explore: the gifts of sight and insight; something to shout about.

Jesus is critical of the greed he sees in Jerusalem and its Temple, contrasting the large donations made by rich people with the tiny, but proportionally much greater, amount given by a poor widow.

This week’s resources explore: sacrificial giving; God’s concern for those in need.

In response to a disciple’s admiration of the Temple, Jesus predicts its complete destruction.
He warns his followers against the attractions of leaders who make empty promises.

This week’s resources explore: holding on to the vision of Jesus in a messy world

Jesus’ conversation with Pilate brings the representatives of earthly and heavenly rule face to face. They use the same words about kingship, but mean very different things.

This week’s resources explore: heavenly and earthly kingship; discerning the truth.