Mark 10

And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. Mark 10:32 (ESV)

This verse seemed a bit strange to me so I looked it up in a couple of commentaries. Evidently it was traditional for a Rabbi to walk in front of his disciple. As they followed him, we are given an inside look into their thoughts. Some are amazed and others are afraid, or perhaps all of them are a little of both. They are obviously amazed by his teaching and miracles. But why are they afraid? Probably two reasons. First, this is the third time that he predicts his death so they are concerned for him and for their future. And second, they are probably a little bit afraid of his power. What they had seen him do was awesome! And this is the power of God that works for us! SWC

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 (ESV)