Tuesday, March 5 - Mark 9

Tuesday March 5^th- Mark 9

 

9:1-13   Why does it fit so well that the account of the Transfiguration comes less than a week after v. 1?

 

Why are Moses and Elijah the perfect people to appear with Jesus?

 

What do Peter’s words and actions convey about his attitude?

 

Who is the Elijah that is to come before Jesus?

 

 

9:14-32     Why can the disciples not drive out the demon?

 

Notice how evil spirits react in the presence of Jesus

 

Think about the father’s faith. What does he believe, and what does he still have trouble believing?

 

 

9:33-37     Capernaum functions as the home base for Jesus and His disciples

 

What does it mean to welcome a little child? In what ways is this easy? In what ways is it hard?

 

 

9:38-41    What do these verses say about making faith and the Church an exclusive group?

 

 

9:42-50      Does Jesus encourage self-mutilation in these verses? What is the point?

 

How can your saltiness be maintained in your own life?