“RELIGION OR CHRIST”-Mk



“RELIGION OR CHRIST”-Mk.2:13-28

strangest,saddest features of Jesus’ life was the religious opposition

He encountered…..first silently and then more open….criticized

His claim(v.1-12);His conduct(v.13-22);His Companions(v.23-28)

Nothing more cruel than religion…distinctions between Jesus and

Religion…religion-the human attempt to work one’s way to God;

Jesus is god’s attempt to reach humanity…religion is works;Jesus

Is grace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I-Isolation or Invasion

A-a personal need(v.6-7,16,18,23-24)

1-were they too blind to recognize their own need???

2- “ “ watching others?????

3- “ “ too proud to admit their need???????

4-synagogue(dignity-bow before a carpenter)

5-was it the fear of men?????????

B-a personal appeal(v.14)

1-Levi or Matthew(tax collector)..Roman gov. to collect taxes from the

Jewish people

2-an outcast(“follow me”)****************

3-church- a place where sinners are welcome**************

II-Funeral or a Feast

A-the accusation(v.18)

1-some folks have problems with joy(rather have a funeral)*****

B-the application(v.19-22)

1-a relationship with Jesus is a relationship of joy

2-worshipping Jesus is a celebration !!!

3-came to bring a brand new relationship with God

4-“wineskins(hard and unyielding)…churches(wineskins of routine)

5-joy comes when the routine s broken!!!!!!!!

III-A Burden or a Blessing

A-the laws of the sabbath(v.23-240

1-religious detectives*******39 separate rules concerning work on

the sabbath(spit on a rock but not on the ground;cultivating)

B-the limits of the sabbath(v.25-28)

1-human need took precedent over the law

2-Lord’s day(rest and refreshment)

close:religion or Christ????? FREEDOM 1-9-2000

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