And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, (Mark 10:32) ~~~~~~ This sermon was preached into the Australian Churches from England. ~~~~~~ **Looking at the four clauses of the text:** *1/ They were in the way. 2/ And Jesus went before them. 3/ Ans as they followed 4/ And began to tell them what things should happen unto him.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on Mark 10:32, highlighting the disciples' journey to Jerusalem as a profound spiritual metaphor for the Christian life, emphasizing that true discipleship involves being in the one way—Jesus Christ—through faith, Scripture, and a heavenly destination. It underscores that Jesus goes before His people in every aspect: in eternal election, in His sacrificial death, in His intercession, and in the providential ordering of life, even in suffering and death, which are not obstacles but pathways to glory. The disciples' amazement and fear reflect the tension between divine purpose and human confusion, calling believers to follow Christ willingly, embracing the cross, obedience, and the certainty of His resurrection. The repeated revelation of Christ's suffering and triumph serves as both a warning and a comfort, reinforcing that all of God's plans are certain and redemptive, and that faith is strengthened by looking back on Christ's fulfilled promises and forward to His eternal return.
