Key Passage
Then Jesus left that place. He went into the area of Judea and across the Jordan River. Again, many people came to him. And Jesus taught the people like he always did.
— Mark 10:1 ERV (Read Full Text)
Key Thought
Two characteristics marked Jesus’ ministry at this stage of his life. First, he was very popular and crowds accompanied him everywhere he went. Second, he taught them God’s will. Jesus’ goal in attracting people was not to gain an earthly following, but to teach and to train a group of people who would change the world. He saw teaching as his task—not his only task, but his primary task.
Prayer
Father God, I thank you for those who have so wonderfully taught me. I realize, dear Father, that these people gave me one of the most wonderful gifts anyone could give. May I never forget their sacrifices. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Related Scriptures
Jesus saw the many people and felt sorry for them. Jesus felt sorry for the people because the people were worried and helpless. The people were like sheep without a shepherd to lead them.
— Matthew 9:36
Then Jesus told the followers, “You will all lose your faith. It is written {in the Scriptures }: ‘I will kill the shepherd, and the sheep will run away.’ But {after I die}, I will rise from death. Then I will go to Galilee. I will be there before you go there.” Peter said, “All the other followers may lose their faith. But I will never lose my faith.” Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth. Tonight you will say you don’t know me. You will say this three times before the rooster crows twice.”
— Mark 14:27-30
“I am the shepherd that cares for the sheep (people). I know my sheep like the Father knows me. And my sheep know me like I know the Father. I give my life for these sheep.
— John 10:14-15
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