118 The rich Young man in Mark 10
Ian Paul
31.01
7 October 2024
12 November 2025
The gospel lectionary reading for Trinity 20 in this year B is Mark 10.17–31, the story of the so-called 'rich' 'young' 'ruler'. But two of these terms are supplied by Matthew and Luke, and Mark has some significant unique elements to the way he tells the story.
Why does Jesus appear to challenged someone who appears to be a potentially devoted disciple? What is the motivation for confronting him with a hard truth? What does this tell us about the relationship between our actions, and receiving the gift of the kingdom? And how can those in the richest part of the world hear this challenge afresh?
Come and join Ian and James as they explore these questions! Revd James Blandford-Baker is vicar of Histon and Impington, two villages just north of Cambridge. Revd Dr Ian Paul is Associate Minister of St Nic's, Nottingham, and writes the widely-read blog www.psephizo.com.
Full written commentary behind the discussion can be found on the blog.