Mark 9

Mark 9:1-8

TITLE: Why not 3 churches?

TEXT: Mark 9:1-8: Jesus built one church of which all should be members.

Why? KEY WORD: Wrongs READING: Same :

1. Peter suggests - 3 tabernacles (churches, places to worship the same God)
2. God rejects the idea. Jesus the only one to be worshipped.
3. Many claim one as good as another, all are slices of the same pie.
4. Denominationalism is WRONG! Lack of Unity 1. John 17:20-212. 1 Corinthians 1:10 Denies oneness of the church1. Matthew 16:182. Ephesians 4:4-63. Colossians 1:18 Rejects the Bible as authority1. 2 Timothy 3:16-172. Puts councils, creeds, conventions, customs = Bible Something in every denomination that contradicts the Bible1. Instrumental music - Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:162. Infant baptism - Mark 16:16, Acts 2:383. Saved before baptism - 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:164. Sprinkling - Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12 Contradicts the gospel1. Galatians 1:8-9 - preach any other gospel
5. Many “ gospels” being preached today Denies what Jesus taught about salvation1. Matthew 7:21-23 - Call him Lord, not obey him
6. Luke 6:46 - Why call him Lord and not do what he says? Removes Jesus as head1. Ephesians 1:22-232. Colossians 1:18 Conclusions:1. Either Bible is wrong OR denominationalism is wrong.
7. A man can do everything the Bible teaches and NEVER belong to a denomination.
8. Our goal is to be a Christian period. Nothing added; only a Christian.

Mark 9:9-13

÷Mark 9:9-13TITLE: What is the resurrection?

TEXT: Mark 9:9-13: Resurrection is a promise many do not understand.

How? KEY WORD: Questions READING: Same :

1. Jesus makes a promise of his resurrection. (9)
2. As they walk along - a debate begins.
3. “ What is resurrection?”
4. A vital theme of Christianity is “Resurrection”
5. Without a clear understanding of and faith in the resurrection, religion is an exercise in futility.
6. Three questions that are answered in 1 Corinthians 15:1-58. What if there is no resurrection? (1 Corinthians 15:13-19)1. Christ is not raised - 13
7. Preaching is vain - 14
8. Faith is vain - 14
9. Yet in our sins - 17
10. Dead have perished -18
11. We are miserable (no hope) - 19 How are the dead raised? (1 Corinthians 15:36-38)1. Illustrated with seed and plant
12. Seed must die first
13. Body planted is not same as body raised
14. God decides the type of body that is best What will the body be like? (1 Corinthians 15:42-44)1. Don’t know 1 John 3:22. Different than this one Physical Body Spiritual Body Corruption Incorruption Dishonor Glory Weakness Power Natural Spiritual

Mark 9:14-29

TITLE: Some jobs are tough

TEXT: Mark 9:14-29: Some work is difficult and challenging for us.

Why? KEY WORD: Failures READING: Mark 9:14-19:

1. Obeying the gospel is simple - Faith, Repent, Confess, Baptism
2. Some things God requires are more difficult
3. My dad, “ Coat and pants do all the work, vest gets the gravy.”
4. Here is an example of where the apostles failed. Take things for granted1. They healed many, cast out demons
5. Began to think - Easy, anybody can do this
6. This Christianity thing is easy
7. What happens when things get tough - obstacles, challenging, harder than expected
8. Commands not grievous - 1 John 5:3 - Love of God that we keep His commandments. And his commandments are not grievous. Lack of faith1. Jesus called them faithless (19)
9. Do you believe? (23) The man believed - came for a second try
10. Help my unbelief (24) Humble, seeking help in any area of weakness
11. Prayer and fasting are required (29)
12. The failure was of the apostles, not the man nor his son seeking to be healed Some jobs are tougher1. Nehemiah building Jerusalem - opposition
13. Noah - preached 120 years - converted only family
14. Elijah at juniper tree - all alone, I give up
15. Jeremiah - won’t speak his name any more (Jeremiah 20:9)
16. Jesus in the garden - let this cup pass from me
17. Moses leading the children of Israel - gripe, complain, grumble In the church today:1. Elders - helping people who seem determined to mess up their lives
18. Deacons - getting people to be involved
19. Preachers - communicating the simple gospel
20. Teachers - explaining and applying the instructions of the Bible

Mark 9:31-37

TITLE: Who is the greatest?

TEXT: Mark 9:31-37: Greatness is a difficult thing to achieve in the kingdom.

How? KEY WORD: Challenges READING: Same :

1. Jesus told his apostles of his D B R. (31)
2. They were afraid to ask about this (again). (32)
3. They disputed over who is the greatest. (33) What is the connection?1. Jesus would be gone - Who would take over?
4. Who is “ next in line” for the leadership role? True Greatness What does Jesus teach about greatness?1. Opposite the Harvard Business School model
5. Want to be first, must be last (35)
6. Learn from a child (36) - Matthew 18:1-6; Mark 10:13-164. Receive a child (37) What is TRUE greatness?1. The one who wins this greatness does not attain it at the expense of others.
7. It is possible for one to win this greatness anywhere, anytime, any position in life. Not just rich, PhD, powerful - YOU can be great!
8. This greatness is satisfying to its possessor - It’s own reward. 2 Qualities of Greatness Self-Confidence1. In crisis - Emergency, unexpected - others look to leaders for direction
9. In deliberation - Deep thinkers, willing to express their ideas
10. In attitude - not arrogant, boastful; just self-assured, confident Humility toward:1. Sin - not “ holier than thou” , Galatians 6:1-2; Confess; Repent
11. Service - Wash feet (John 13:1-38); cup of water; bake a cake; fix a flat tire
12. Self - Not pride, arrogant; not jealous of others; willing to delegate and let go

Mark 9:38-41

TITLE: How to be “ One of His”

TEXT: Mark 9:38-41: We must learn to recognize who belongs to Christ.

Who? KEY WORD: Attributes READING: Same :

1. Background story - apostles did not know him - must be an imposter
2. Jesus discusses some attributes of those who are his. Jealousy (38)1. Casting out demons in your name
3. He follows not us - not under us
4. Jealousy - all doing this work should be under apostles
5. James 3:14 - If you have bitter jealousy and strive in your hearts, do not glory and lie against the truth.
6. We forbade him Forbid him not (39) [Two Tests] Was he doing things FOR Christ?1. Was he doing things in Jesus name?
7. Was he giving honor and glory to Christ?
8. Was he a proper example of a follower of Christ? Was he doing anything AGAINST Christ?1. Was he teaching error?
9. Was he working against Christ? Undermine the mission of Jesus?
10. Was he casting out demons in some other name?
11. Was he doing wrong things in Jesus name? Can’t be neutral (40)1. For Christ OR against Him
12. There is no neutral ground
13. Many today are trying to be “ on the fence”
14. Verse 40 - Not against me = for me
15. Matthew 12:30 - Not with me = against me Does Jesus approve of denominationalism?1. This man was not teaching - he was casting out demons.
16. He was doing this “ in Jesus name” - by the power and authority of Christ
17. Before church was established - not about approving various teachings
18. This passage says - Just because you don’t know them - not reason to reject
19. Started church in Russia - David Macy went there - He did not know me, I did not know him - We both accepted the work each other did Cup of water (41)1. Jesus is not looking for those who claim
20. He is looking for servants willing to serve
21. Term is used to describe the “ least” of our efforts.
22. We will be rewarded according to our deeds. (2 Corinthians 5:10)

Mark 9:42-48

TITLE: Do you have worms? TEXT: Mark 9:42-48: : How? KEY WORD: Punishments READING: Same :1. Jesus uses an unusual phrase here. 2. “ Their” worm dies not; “ The” fire is not quenched. 3. Note this chart. Their Worm The Fire Internal External Personal Universal Conscience hurts Spirit, mind, soul Body hurts OFFEND Offend = cause to sin, cause to stumble, the cause of the fall, to entrap, snare “ Scandalidzo” - The plate where the bait goes and holds the trap open The idea is - entice them to the bait, the plate moves and springs the trap DON’T DO THAT WOULD ENTICE A BROTHER TO SIN. Don’t offend little one - better for millstone around neck thrown in the sea Hand offend - cut it off Foot offend - cut it off Eye offend - pluck it out Romans 14:21 - Don’t eat or drink to cause a brother to stumble 1 Corinthians 8:13 - I will eat no flesh while the world standsTHEIR WORMS The punishment most painful is on the inside1. Guilty conscience, angry spirit, hateful soul, lustful mind 2. Ability to remember mistakes, sins 3. Rich man (Luke 16:1-31) told, “ Son, remember.” Degrees of Punishment = understanding, willful rejection, guilty conscience

1. Some punishment is external - jail, take a way a privilege, time out, etc.
2. Some punishment is internal - memory, conscience, guilty Worms are parasites that live inside, do harm, destroy, and cause pain and injury.1. Psalms 68:21 - God wounds the head of one who walks in his guilt
3. 1 Timothy 5:12 - having guilt because they cast off their faith
4. Psalms 32:1-5 - Description of a guilty conscience DO NOT DIE These worms (guilty feelings) do not stop, wear out, slow down, and diminish Only God can cleanse the conscience - Hebrews 9:13-14 Baptism can cleanse the conscience - 1 Peter 3:21

Mark 9:49-50

TITLE: Salted with Fire

TEXT: Mark 9:49-50: Salt preserves even the wicked.

Which? KEY WORD: Categories READING: Same :1. Salt preserves, flavors and purifies.

2. Fire burns and destroys.
3. How are people “ salted with fire” ? Salted with Fire1. Malachi 3:2 - Who can stand the day of his coming? He is like a refiner’s fire
4. 1 Peter 1:7 - Trial of your faith, being more precious than gold, tried in the fire
5. Salted = preserved, here - not for good, but for punishment of fire
6. 1 Peter 2:4 - Angels that sinned - chains of darkness, reserved for judgment
7. Fire is used in the Scripture to denote suffering, persecution, or distress of any kind.
8. Fire is used to indicate trial, suffering, and persecution of any kind.
9. Salt is used to denote penetration and preservation from corruption.
10. Every one, good and bad, must suffer. Salted with Salt1. Every sacrifice is salted with salt.
11. Leviticus 2:13 - Every sacrifice of your food offering you shall season with salt.
12. Most common use of salt -flavor, preserve, purify, and penetrate. Salt in Yourself1. Are you salty?
13. Matthew 5:13 - You are the salt of the earth.
14. Do have salt (flavor, preserving and penetrating influence) inside? Salt with one another1. Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech be seasoned with salt
15. Treat each other with some flavor, tenderness, kindness Worthless Salt1. Salt can become worthless - just make a pathway with it - Kill the grass.
16. Pour out salt, ice and water from making homemade ice cream.
17. Matthew 5:13 - Lose its flavor - good for nothing