Mark 3:22-27
Today we are reading Mark 3.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Mark 3:22-27 - The scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.” 23 And He called them to Himself and began speaking to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 If Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but he is finished! 27 But no one can enter the strong man’s house and plunder his property unless he first binds the strong man, and then he will plunder his house.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions"
Honest Questions
1. Which of the following questions impacts you most ask you think about what is being taught in Mark 3?
2. When was the last time you heard one set of Christians saying that another set of Christians we being led by satan instead of the Holy Spirit? What triggered those accusations?
3. Have you ever seen a demonic manifestation of some sort? Where did you see it? What happened in the process?
4. Read Matthew 12:27 and Luke 11:19. If the Jews cast out demons before Christ authorized His disciples to do the same, why would we not expect that things like this would continue to happen today?
5. Are there any "communities of faith" that think of themselves as Christians that you think are not Christian? If so, how do we distinguish between authentic expressions of faith and deviations from it?
6. Read Matthew 18:15-35. Which parts of church discipline do you think we tend to neglect most often? In your experience, what are the consequences of that choice?
7. Is it interested that Mark 3:27 and Matthew 18:18 both mention the concept of binding? How are these passages different? How are they similar? What do you know about the concept of binding and loosing?
8. In your opinion what is the greatest source of disagreement in our churches and what can we do to resolve it?
9. What was your favorite verse in Mark 3 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Mark 3?
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