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Questions on Sunday’s readings for use by discussion
groups, prayer groups, or for individual prayer.


First Reading
Isaiah 53:10-11

1. Do you suffer with a loved one who is suffering? Would you take the person’s place if you could? Does God act in this manner regarding the suffering of human beings?

2. “Do this in memory of me.” Is this an invitation to join Jesus’ suffering and participate in his redemption of the world? Can God use your actions or your suffering to accomplish God’s work in the world today?

Second Reading
Hebrews 4:12-13

1. Christ is able to “sympathize with our weaknesses,” the reading says. Does he completely understand your situation no matter how complicated it is? Are you able to understand other people’s weaknesses?

2. Jesus was tested in every way we are. Do you ever remember this fact when you are being tested?

Gospel
Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

1. What place do status, rank and privilege have in Christian ministry? Why does Jesus attribute so much importance to the emptying of oneself?

2. Jesus told the disciples that the way to rank first is by serving others. What does unselfish service look like in your parish, work, or home? On a larger scale how could it change the world?


Anne Osdieck

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