The Best of Both Worlds

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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Mark 10:28-30 (see also Matthew 19:27-30; Luke 18:28-30)

INTRODUCTION Mark 10:17-27 (The Rich, Young Ruler)

I. THE TOTAL SURRENDER OF REAL FAITH Mk 10:28; Mt 4:18-22; Lk 5:11, 27-28; Mk 12:30

“Then Peter spoke up, ‘We have left everything to follow You!’” (Mk 10:28 NIV)

II. THE PROMISE OF THE KING Mk 10:29-30; Jn 10:10; 1 Tim 4:8

“Jesus said,‘I tell you the truth, all those who have left houses, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children, or farms for Me and for the Good News30will get more than they left. Here in this world they will have a hundred times more homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and fields. And with those things, they will also suffer for their belief.” (Mk 10:29-30 NCV)

A. IN THIS LIFE Mk10:30; Isa 26:3; Rom 5:3; 2 Cor 12:10; 1 Pet 1:8; Act 5:41; 2 Pet 1:3; 1 Cor 2:9, 12; Eph 3:20

“Here in this world they will have a hundred times more homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and fields. And with those things, they will also suffer for their belief.” (Mk10:30 NCV)

1. Answers to our prayers (Jn 15:7)

2. Strength for service (Phil 2:13; 2 Co 9:8)

3. Power to overcome temptations and trials (1 Co 10:13)

4. Forgiveness of our sins (1 Jn 1:9)

5. Peace of mind and freedom from guilt (Rom 8:1; Phil 4:7)

6. The ability to love others (Rom 5:5)

7. Provision for all of our physical needs (Mt. 6:33)

8. Guidance and wisdom to make decisions (Jas 1:5)

9. Joy, no matter what our circumstances (Jn 15:11)

10. Hope amidst hopeless situations (Col 1:27)

11. Comfort and strength in our grief (2 Co 1:3-4)

“Jesus has the power of God, by which He has given us everything we need to live and to serve God. We have these things because we know Him.” (2 Pet 1:3 NCV)

B. in THE LIFE TO COME Lk 18:30; Jn 16:33; 2 Cor 11:23-28; 4:8-9, 16-18; 5:1; Rom 8:18; Heb 12:1-2; 11:10; 10:23; 11:11; 1 Thes 5:24; Phil 3:20-21; 2 Tim 4:7-8

“And in the age to come – eternal life.” (Mk 10:30 NASB)