The Seriousness of Sin
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Mar 1, 2015
by: Dale Thiele |
Series: Learning Jesus
Scripture: Mark 9:42-50 Tags: sin, salt, metaphor, cut off your hand, take out your eye
Learning Jesus
The Seriousness of Sin
Mark 9:42-50
- The Scandal of Sin
- Fighting Sin as a Christian
- Resulting in Saltiness
Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion
- Read Mark 9:42-50. 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?
- In light of the cross, why does Jesus warn so strongly against sin? How can hell be a motivating factor for a Christian?
- What is Jesus highlighting with the salt metaphor in verses 49-50? What does it look like to have salt in yourself?
- 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?