48 Who is the Greatest

Jesus—#48 “Who Is the Greatest?” (2-9-11)
Texts: Mark 9:30-50

Desire of Ages, p. 432-442

1. Why did Jesus not confront the disciples when they were arguing
along the way? (432.2)
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2. While Christians are not to sacrifice one principle of truth, what
should they avoid? (434.4)
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3. What could have saved the disciples from bitter anguish and despair
during Christ’s trial and death? (435.1)
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4. What was the apparent—and the real—cause of contention among
the disciples? (435.2)
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5. Who is the most efficient laborer for God, and why? (436.3)
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8. Why are Christ’s followers to value every soul? (438.3)
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9. The world will try to destroy the faith of every Christian, but who
really puts Christ to shame? (438.4)
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10. What can one cherished sin accomplish? (439.1)
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11. According to the author what is the result of fixing our eyes upon
Jesus? (439.4)
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12. In what ministry will Christ’s true followers co-operate? (440.1)
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13. In working for those who have committed wrongs—even against
us—what should be our focus? (440.3)
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14. How is the church to relate to an offender? (441.2)
6. What did the disciples need more than instruction? (437.1)
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7. What does God look for in order to place His own signet upon
people? (437.3)
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15. What will the Spirit of Christ lead us to do for an erring brother or
sister? (441.4)
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