{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61f2dc1ac97b4d0014c3f6da/62e97d87c92041001211e2ed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mark 9:42-50","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/undefined/1643305829552-7f066a4cfa1d18815da86a0bc3e793bf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>s1e34 Mark 9:42-50\tTemptations to Sin</p><p><br></p><p>Darin's observations:</p><ul><li>Little ones - is the context referring to children or children in the faith or disciples?</li><li>What is a mill stone?</li><li>Why all the seemingly drastic language? Does He mean all of this literally?</li><li>Hell - first time mentioned in Mark?</li><li>Unquenchable fire - a problem for annihilationists?</li><li>Hand, foot, eye - same body language as Paul for the church</li><li>what does salted with fire mean? Switch to salt is good? It gets confusing.</li><li>So odd last verse considering the context...have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another - what does this mean?</li><li>Could all of this be talking about removing false teachers from your midst?</li></ul><p>Ty's observations:</p><ul><li>How do others cause us to sin? And How do we cause others to sin?</li><li>Does Jesus really mean to cut off my body parts that have caused me to sin?&nbsp;</li><li>If I were to do that would there be anything left of me?</li><li>What's with the salt?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Meaning:</p><p>(Darin) True discipleship comes at a great cost. It is made stronger and purer through suffering. True discipleship brings peace among disciples as they strive for the same goals.</p><p>(Ty) Don’t put stumbling blocks in front of others on their way to Jesus. Identify the things that cause you to sin and use extreme measures to eliminate the things that cause you to sin.&nbsp;</p><p>Change your heart, change your life. This message would likely have been meant for unbelievers or new believers but can be applied to all.</p><p><br></p><p>Application:</p><p>Walk: (Darin) I love Jesus' defense for the weak. (Ty) He doesn't cast the first stone. He doesn't place a stumbling block in front of the blind because He wants to reach all that are willing to receive the kingdom of Heaven like a little kid. Even Though they made mistakes in the past and continue to sin. That's His motivation.</p><p><br></p><p>Model: (Darin) Am I salt? Do I help preserve the kingdom of God in others? Do I ever block anyone from the kingdom? </p><p>(Ty) I can model Jesus by doing as He says to be “be salt”</p><ul><li>Be Salt - a preserver of peace - be a peacemaker preserve the good things; don't let them decay</li><li>Be Salt be a seasoning - be an encourager of others, serve them on their walk toward Jesus</li><li>Be Salt - a medicine - Sit with others in their trials and help show them Jesus is the real solution to all that ails them.</li><li>Be Salt - a sacrifice - Glady sacrifice our will to the will of God and the lead of the Holy Spirit</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Praise: (Darin) He hates sin. He is life. (Ty) He has compassion for those who struggle because He knows that struggle produces fruit and Fear of God produces wisdom!</p><p><br></p><p>Check out New Hope Underground Podcast on any podcast platform or www.newhopechurch.cc/listen</p>","author_name":"Darin Hansen and Ty Griffith"}