From Mark 9:30-37
The book of Mark talks about our need for Jesus.
"We believe" --> Our attitude and thoughts do not always show that we believe.
We are in danger because we think "we got it-let's move on." Our hearts are not changed.
Three parts in this section of Scripture:
1. What Jesus' Mission is
2. Why we need this mission (our rescue)
3. How His mission changes our mission
- You can't understand Jesus without understanding the cross. The cross was the purpose of Jesus.
- (verse 32) They didn't understand, but they were too afraid to ask. Have you ever noticed your sin without others having to notice? Jesus didn't have to tell the disciples "I'm going to the cross because you are sinful."
- While Jesus was teaching sacrifice, the disciples were trying to figure out who's greater.
- In today's culture we get hung up with: promotions, used to do this awesome job and now I'm just a stay-at-home mom, unemployed, competitions, etc. Everything around you is about being GREAT!
What is right verses what sin tells you?
- Jesus never said, Don't try not to be great. Live a life that matters to the glory of God. Our sin wants us to be noticed as great. Have a great life because of God.
- Competition and level of greatness (ranking sin) Don't persue your greatness for being greater than others.
- How capable are you of using Jesus to getting something else? The sin issue is this: The goal isn't Him, but what He's going to do for me. You follow and desure Jesus, but while "using Him."
Extra Application:
Is marriage for no loneliness or sexual desires? Are you using relationships for fulfillment? Are you using the sake of having children for fulfillment?
In what areas of your life are you thinking, How am I going to be great? What is the motive?
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