Ask the Pastor, Ocotber 19th

Enjoy these questions this week. You can submit your questions for Pastor Blake at FBCedmond.org/askpastor.

1. In Mark 9:38-41 the context of this passage indicates that the individuals “casting out demons” in Jesus' name were hindered because of “not following us”. The disciples were told to not hinder them [v39], but what I want to know is, would this passage of scripture pertain to those claiming to be Christian but teach an obscured “gospel”? If not, what constitutes “casting out demons” and what does that look like in our society?

2. I am 37 years old female and have developed feelings for a man much older than me. He is 60 years old (we are 23 years apart). I have been praying for God to bring a man into my life, but I wasn't expecting him to be much older. I am worried about what my family and friends might think about our age gap. I'm not sure if I should give this relationship a chance or end it and find someone younger. I'm kinda at a loss for what to do? I have no one to ask because they would probably not take my question seriously.

3. As a teacher of a Connection Group, one of the members asked me, Don't all people have a conscience? The scripture from Ephesians 2:1 came to mind, "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins. . . , which I repeated. I did then tell her that I would study this issue and ask for your response.