Ministry Pitfalls

Ministry Pitfalls Mark 9:31-50 A. Pitfall 1: Seeking to be greater than others instead of their ______________ (9:33-35). Two Program Notes… 1. This is the ______________ time, in Mark’s gospel, that Jesus attempts to teach His disciples about His death and to the neglected and minimized who can never repay resurrection. you (9:36, 37). 2. This is the first of three times that Jesus will teach His disciples about ________________ others! In light of Jesus’ death and resurrection, anyone who ministers must avoid six __________________! I. B. Pitfall 2: Failing to minister to __________________, In light of Jesus’ death and resurrection… (9:30-32). C. Pitfall 3: Excluding others from Jesus’ acceptable ______________ of ministers (9:38-41). D. Pitfall 4: Messing up the ____________ of children or vulnerable believers (9:42). E. Pitfall 5: Refusing to take ________________ action in times of personal temptation (9:43-48). II. All who minister in Jesus’ name must avoid six __________________ (9:33-50). F. Pitfall 6: Failing to remain ____________ in fiery times (9:49, 50). EFCGV November 24, 2019