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Sunday Service || 10.6.24 || Mark 9:38-41

Focused on Faithful Ministry

October 6, 2024 • Caleb Fleming • Mark 9:38–41

Humble servants are focused on the faithful ministry of the gospel.


1. How did we get here?


2. What does the text say?

a. The disciples were not the only ones doing ministry in Jesus’ name.

b. The success of others threatened the disciples.

c. Jesus corrects John.


3. What does the text reveal?

a. John went through a significant change (why).

b. True followers of Jesus should be working for the Kingdom of Heaven, not the kingdom of their ministry.

c. The Spirit of God at work in faithful servants produces great works in Jesus’ name. 

d. Followers of Jesus will be known by their charity. 


4. What do we do with it?

a. Humble servants are focused on the faithful ministry of the gospel.

b. We need more of the gospel.

c. We need sound doctrine.

d. We need discernment.