The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
Mark 9:30-37
- - Jesus disciples missed the point of His teachings as they fought amongst themselves. Do you ever miss the point, and spend more time worrying about your own status than how you can help and serve others?
- - When you receive others, do you treat them as you would Jesus Christ?
Mark 9:38-41
- - Did the disciples want to stop the man from exorcising demons because he didn’t follow Jesus, or because he didn’t follow them?
- - Do you judges others based on their agreement with you, or based on their agreement with Jesus?
Mark 9:42-50
- - It is our mind that ultimately leads us into sin. Why then do you suppose Jesus refers to cutting off a hand or foot, or tearing out an eye that causes us to sin?
- - Jesus analogy is really about valuing things, even our own bodies, more than we value our relationship with God. This could mean either indulging in sin, or avoiding suffering in the name of Christ, because of a desire to serve the body.
- - Salt acts as a preservative, but only in significant quantities. What does this tell us about the importance of the church, and Christian fellowship?
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