REFRAIN WHEN THERE IS CONTEMPT FOR THE MESSENGER
16. According to this passage, what caused Jesus not to share the gospel to the region of Gergenses?
DOUBT AND UNBELIEF
17. What was the motive of the people of that area that caused them to reject Christ?
THEY BLAMED JESUS FOR THEIR LOSS OF FINANCE THAT THEY QOULD HAVE MADE FROM THE SWINE THAT DROWNED.
18. What implications does this passage illustrate in regard to people receiving the gospel who have the aforementioned motive?
MANY REJECT CHRIST BECAUSE THEY FEEL THEY MAY LOSE INCOME EITHER FROM LEGAL OR ILLEGAL MEANS.
19. Why do you feel that Jesus did not stay in that region even though he was not welcome?
HE KNEW HIS EFFORTS WOULD NOT BEAR FRUIT.
20. What implications does your answer to question 19 have in regard to forcing the gospel upon someone?
IT GOES AGAINST SCRIPTURE.