Jan 8

How can we truly follow Jesus?

Mark 9:33-50

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1. The disciples were arguing who is the greatest (v.33-37)

– Jesus’ followers seek to meet the needs of others & see beyond the smallness of people

2. Jesus told his disciples not to stop a fellow follower (v.38-41)

– Jesus’ followers align themselves to Him & attend to His people

3. Jesus warned against causing others or self to sin (v.42-48)

– Jesus’ followers do not cause others or themselves to sin

4. Jesus talked about the importance of ‘salt’ (v.49-50)

– Jesus’ followers are to be marked by whole-heartedness to God & peace-ableness with others