Battling Pride in the Church

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Feb 22, 2015 by: Dale Thiele | Series: Learning Jesus Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Learning Jesus
Battling Pride in the Church
Mark 9:38-41

  • For or Against Us?
  • The Scandal of Sin
  • Fighting Sin as a Christian

Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion

  1. Read Mark 9:38-50. Why would the disciples want to stop the person casting out demons in Jesus’ name?
  2. Explain verse 40. In what ways can we apply this verse? Can it be applied to differing Christian denominations? What else?
  3. Jesus uses the phrase “causes to sin” four times in verses 42-47. What are the causes of sin? In what ways do you see these in your life?
  4. In light of the cross, why does Jesus warn so strongly against sin? How can hell be a motivating factor for a Christian?
  5. What does it look like for you to fight sin? Specifically, in what ways do you cut off your hand, cut off your foot, and take out your eye?