Daily Readings (Page 123)

Mark 11:9-10

Why did the crowd cry out “Hosanna”? What were they expecting of Jesus?    

Mark 11:7-8

Why did the crowds spread coats and palm branches before Jesus as he entered?

Mark 11:4-6

How would the disciples and bystanders have felt through this whole episode?

Mark 11:1-3

What is the significance of Jesus requesting to ride on a donkey (cf. Zech. 9:9)?

Mark 11:1-11

What was Jesus’ purpose for entering Jerusalem?

Mark 10:49-52

Reflecting on our own lives, how is faith and healing related or connected?  

Mark 10:46-48

Why does Bartimaeus initially ask for mercy instead of healing?

Mark 10:41-45

What does it mean to serve and give our lives as a ransom in today’s context?  

Mark 10:38-40

How will the disciples “drink the cup” that Jesus drinks? Why did He mention this?  

Mark 10:35-37

If you were Jesus’ disciple at that time, what would you have asked for?