Mark 10

In Mark 10:35-37 the sons of Zebedee boldly request positions of honor in Jesus throne room. Jesus respond with a question to the men; Are you able to walk in my sandals?(My paraphrase) I wonder what events did they envisioned where included in that walk? Preaching to crowds? They had already done that. Healing sicknesses and casting out demons? They had exercised that authority as well. Arguing with the Jewish leaders? They may have done that but not with the effectiveness Jesus had displayed. But had they carried Jesus' burden for the lost? Did they refrain from speaking until the Father moved them? Were they ready to face death unflinching? Could they receive the beatings that Jesus knew was coming? Had they considered any of these things? That was the root of Jesus' question.
Stuart