“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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