Mark 9:11-29
I. The place of knowledge in Christianity (9:11-13)
- A. The disciples had questions – and that’s a good thing
B. We are to grow in grace and knowledge (2 Peter 3:18)
C. When appropriate, Jesus answered their questions
II. The place of action in Christianity (9:14-29)
- A. There is a time to stop discussing and start doing (Acts 22:16; James 1:22)
B. Sometimes we fail when we act – learn from those failures!
C. Jesus is the answer when we fail – He never fails!
III. Beware misapplication (9:23)
- A. The statement was a rebuke of the boy’s father
B. Context matters
- 1. All things according to the will of God (1 John 5:14; 2 Corinthians 12:7-9; Mark 14:35-36)
2. All things with proper motivation (James 4:3; 1 John 3:22)
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