In Mark 9 we see a second confirmation of Jesus Christ as God’s Holy messenger. Additionally, we read about the disciples encountering those who are not disciples of Christ casting out demons with Jesus’ name. We learn about the importance of not causing others to fall into sin and how it would be better for us to cut off a limb than to allow the persistance of sin. The question of the legality of divorce arises in chapter 10, and continues on to the disciples questioning who shall be first among them when the kingdom of heaven arrives through Messiah. They also have their eschatology challenged by Christ predicting His death a third time.
