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May 24/25, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Scott Arbeiter PASSAGE: Mark 7:1-23
May 24/25, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Scott Arbeiter PASSAGE: Mark 7:1-23
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:
1. Read Mark 7:1-9. What was the issue debated by Jesus and the Pharisees?
1. Read Mark 7:1-9. What was the issue debated by Jesus and the Pharisees?
2. Read Exodus 30:17-21. Who did the cleansing law apply to? How did the Pharisees add to this law?
2. Read Exodus 30:17-21. Who did the cleansing law apply to? How did the Pharisees add to this law?
3. What human made rules, policies and doctrines have we given the same authority as God’s Word?
3. What human made rules, policies and doctrines have we given the same authority as God’s Word?
4. Read Isaiah 29:13. Explain how people can be religious but still not honor and worship God.
4. Read Isaiah 29:13. Explain how people can be religious but still not honor and worship God.
5. Where have you witnessed hypocrisy by other believers who have let go of the commands of God in favor of the traditions of men?
5. Where have you witnessed hypocrisy by other believers who have let go of the commands of God in favor of the traditions of men?
6. “Hypocrite” in verse 6 means those who pretend to be something they are not. Is there an area of your life where this definition is true of you?
6. “Hypocrite” in verse 6 means those who pretend to be something they are not. Is there an area of your life where this definition is true of you?
7. Read Mark 7:21-23 and Galatians 5:16-21. Which words on these lists cause you to realize you are not walking in the Spirit? How can Jesus begin to work in this area in your life?
7. Read Mark 7:21-23 and Galatians 5:16-21. Which words on these lists cause you to realize you are not walking in the Spirit? How can Jesus begin to work in this area in your life?
8. Read Philippians 4:8 & Galatians 5:22-23. How can living by the Spirit as opposed to living under the law encourage the development of these fruits in you?
8. Read Philippians 4:8 & Galatians 5:22-23. How can living by the Spirit as opposed to living under the law encourage the development of these fruits in you?
MARK IT UP
MARK IT UP
Underline each time you see the words “unclean”, “defile”, or “unwashed”. How does Jesus redefine these concepts?
Underline each time you see the words “unclean”, “defile”, or “unwashed”. How does Jesus redefine these concepts?
BRINGING IT HOME
BRINGING IT HOME
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How can religion get in the way of our relationship with Jesus?
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How can religion get in the way of our relationship with Jesus?
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It is not enough to act religious; a person’s actions, motives, and attitudes must be sincere. Where in your life does your heart condition not match your actions?
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It is not enough to act religious; a person’s actions, motives, and attitudes must be sincere. Where in your life does your heart condition not match your actions?
