Mark 9:14 - 9:50
Gospel of MarkSteve Gregg
In the passage of Mark 9:14-50, Jesus rebukes his disciples for their inability to cast out a demon from a possessed boy. He emphasizes the importance of humility, faith, and dependency on God for greatness in the Kingdom of God. Jesus warns against causing others, especially children, to stumble in their belief, and uses the word Gehenna to refer to the consequences of judgement and eternal punishment. The passage touches upon the importance of prayer and fasting, and the idea that Christians may face trials and hardships in their lives.
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