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The gospel lectionary reading for Trinity 21 in this Year B is Mark 10.35–45. The lectionary choice is unfortunate this week, in that it cuts out the verses following last week's read, Mark 10.32–34. Not only do these verses provide continuity with last week's reading about the (rich) (young) (ruler) man, but they are an integral part of the section, with reference to the Son of Man at the beginning and end.

What does the request of James and John tell us about human ambition and natural opposition to the ways of the kingdom? What does Jesus' response tell us about his grace and forbearance? How do the values of the kingdom challenge in invert the values of the world?

Come and join Ian and James as they explore these questions! Revd James Blandford-Baker is vicar of Histon and Impington, two villages just north of Cambridge. Revd Dr Ian Paul is Associate Minister of St Nic's, Nottingham, and writes the widely-read blog www.psephizo.com.

Full written commentary behind the discussion can be found on the blog.