What is happening here?
Jesus teaches on marriage and divorce, receives little children, and confronts a rich man seeking eternal life. He explains the danger of riches and the impossibility of salvation by human effort. After another detailed passion prediction, James and John seek places of honor; Jesus redefines greatness through service and says the Son of man came to give His life a ransom for many. Near Jericho He heals blind Bartimaeus.
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