Mark 10:1-16

Mark 10:1-16Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

The Question of Divorce

10 He set out from there and went to the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Then crowds converged on Him again and, as He usually did, He began teaching them once more. ² Some Pharisees approached Him to test Him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”

³ He replied to them, “What did Moses command you?”

⁴ They said, “Moses permitted us to write divorce papers and send her away.”

⁵ But Jesus told them, “He wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts. ⁶ But from the beginning of creation God^[a] made them male and female.^[b]

⁷ For this reason a man will leave
his father and mother
[and be joined to his wife],^[c]
8 and the two will become one flesh.^[d]

So they are no longer two, but one flesh. ⁹ Therefore what God has joined together, man must not separate.”

¹⁰ Now in the house the disciples questioned Him again about this matter.¹¹ And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her. ¹² Also, if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”

Blessing the Children

¹³ Some people were bringing little children to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked them. ¹⁴ When Jesus saw it, He was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me. Don’t stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ¹⁵ I assure you: Whoever does not welcome^[e]the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” ¹⁶ After taking them in His arms, He laid His hands on them and blessed them.

Questions

FCA Questions-Group 2

1.   Why did the Pharisees ask Jesus,”Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”

A: The Pharisees wanted to test Jesus and leave Him in a pickle.

    2. What does adultery mean?

A: Adultery means to cheat on your husband or wife.

    3. What does it mean when Jesus said,”A man will leave his father and mother?

A: It means that the man will leave his mother and father to create his own family.

   4. Why did the disciples rebuke the little children?

A: They did not think the little kids were worthy enough to see Jesus.

Mark 9:38-50

FCA

Mark 9:38-50

Andrew’s Question:  How was the person able to cast out the demon?

    Answer:  He was able to cast out the demon because he had the holy spirit in him, because he believes in God

Jackson”s Question:What does it mean to give something to someone in God’s name?

    Answer:  This means that when you give something to a person, believer or nonbeliever, you are giving it to Jesus, because that person is God’s child.

Jackson’s Question:  Why does it Jesus say that it’s better to live life lame,maimed,or with one hand than to go to hell?

    Answer:  It says this because he’s saying it’s way better to go to heaven than to go to hell, but he doesn’t actually mean to cut off your hand or foot, he’s just using it as an example.

Kyle”s Question:  What does it mean to have salt in your life?

    Answer:  To have salt in yourself means to have preserve and give flavor to the Earth.

Summary by Andrew:

In Mark chapter 9 verse 38-50 Jesus talks about temptation.  Jesus says that having temptation over anything causes us to sin and takes away focus on God.  In verse 43 it says, “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.  It is better for you to enter heaven maimed than with 2 hands in hell.”  What this is all referring to is that we need to cut sin out of our lives.  As followers of Christ discipline is required in removing sin, no matter how hard it hurts us.  Nothing shall stand in the way of your faith.  

Honoring all Fall Sports

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Join us on October 16 at 7:30

We’re honoring all Fall Sports

X-Country, Football, and Volleyball

Fall Athletes

We will be honoring all fall athletes this Friday, October 16th.  Please invite all Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country Athletes to come to FCA this Friday in portable 29 for a great message and treats.

Mark 9:30-37

Mark 9:30-37Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

The Second Prediction of His Death

³⁰ Then they left that place and made their way through Galilee, but He did not want anyone to know it. ³¹ For He was teaching His disciples and telling them,“The Son of Man is being betrayed^[a] into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after He is killed, He will rise three days later.” ³² But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him.

Who is the Greatest?

³³ Then they came to Capernaum. When He was in the house, He asked them,“What were you arguing about on the way?” ³⁴ But they were silent, because on the way they had been arguing with one another about who was the greatest.³⁵ Sitting down, He called the Twelve and said to them, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” ³⁶ Then He took a child, had him stand among them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them, ³⁷ “Whoever welcomes^[b] one little child such as this in My name welcomes Me. And whoever welcomes Me does not welcome Me, but Him who sent Me.

Questions:

1.   Why do think the Son of Man tells His disciples that He must die?

A.   He wants to prepare them for when He dies.  He wants them to understand that He must die. Even though they don’t understand

2.   Why do you think Jesus taught His disciples alone?

A.   He didn’t want to be mobbed or questioned by all the people.

3.   Why do you think the disciples didn’t want to ask Jesus about His death?

A.   It would be weird and awkward and they were confused about His decision. Plus what happened to Peter after he told Jesus he can’t die. 

4.   What were the disciples talking about on the side of the road?

A.   Who’s the greatest

5.   Why must we be last of all and servant of all?

A.   We must be a servant to all and last of all because we must humble ourselves, we must look at the needs of others, lower ourselves and raise up others.  We must have childlike faith

Summary

Jesus told His disciples that He must be betrayed by another and die, then raise from the dead 3 days later.  The disciples were confused.  After some time the discples are arguing about who is the greatest among them.  Jesus puts them in their place by telling them, “Whoever welcomes one little child in My name, welcomes Me.  We must humble ourselves and honor Christ.