Part 27: Mark 9:38-50

Why did John stop the other man from exorcising demons?

• Because he was not one of the disciples

• Because he was dishonouring Jesus

• Because he was using demonic power

• Because it was not accompanied by teaching

How is John's pride shown?

• Not glorifying God's work unless Jesus/disciples did it

• Telling Jesus about the man

• Casting out more demons than the other man

• Not serving the other man

What are the implications of Jesus' reponse?

• God works through various people/churches

• Anyone who does work "in Jesus name" should not be hindered

• Serving God as an individual is just as effective

• Differences between churches is not important

In this passage, how does Jesus convey the seriousness of causing another to sin?

• Comparing this as worse than a gruesome/violent death

• Dying on the cross

• Calling them to repentance

• Explaining how the devil will tempt them

How do we know Jesus is not speaking about literal amputation?

• The cause of sin is not resolved by removing body parts

• Christians do not amputate themselves for this reason

• Some people do not have these appendages

• This teaching contradicts Old Testament law

What is NOT a meaning of Jesus' metaphor?

• Sin must be dealt with radically and completely

• We suffer no loss when we deal with sin

• Sin can be as dear to us as a limb

• We can feel like sin is an integral part of us