20th Sunday after Pentecost - October 14, 2012

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[00:00:42]  First Reading - Job 23:1-9,16-17
[00:01:56]  Second Reading - Hebrews 4:12-16
[00:03:06]  Gospel Reading - Mark 10:17-31
[00:05:38]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:21:33]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Mark 10:17-31
  1. How do you feel about money and what you own?
  2. What role did money play in the rich man's life? What role does money play in your life?
  3. Imagine Jesus was speaking to you personally. How would his words make you feel? How would you react?
  4. Why do you think Jesus told the rich man to give his possessions to the poor? Is there anything you might need to give away?
  5. How might wealth help you follow Jesus? How might wealth hinder you following Jesus?
  6. Where does your sense of security come from?