Chapter 10
Jesus teaches on divorce
Let the children come to me
Recall in the previous chapter Jesus sets a child in the midst of his disciples when they were discussing who would be the greatest, Jesus reinforces his affection for children and also make the point again about this upside down Kingdom he is promoting. Greatness is found in humility and faith.

Tragedy of the rich young ruler (camel/eye of a needle)
Third time Jesus foretells of his death
James and John seek to sit at Jesus' side in his kingdom
They don't know what they are asking, it is not for Jesus to place people in particular positions in the kingdom, that has been set. However once again Jesus makes the point that leaders in the Kingdom, serve.
Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus
Mark also make the point that Bartimaeus called Jesus Messiah, as a blind man he could see what many other Israelites could not that Jesus is Lord. It is also worth observing that we are back in Jewish territory because once again Jesus is performing public miracles.

Chapter 11
Jesus triumphant entry in Jerusalem
Jesus curses the fig tree
Jesus cleans out the temple
Jesus teaches about the withered fig tree
Jesus' authority is challenged