EPISODE · Oct 29, 2023 · 33 MIN
Following the Rules and Missing Jesus | The Gospel of Mark: A Movement of Misfits | Week 5
from Grace Church Sermons · host Grace Church
Big idea: You can keep religious rules and still miss Jesus.Blinded by Narratives: A case study in how to miss Jesus01. On how to respond when being threatened. Legalist: Conspire against anyone who threatens their beliefs. Jesus: Feel the weight of the threat and do the right thing anyway. 02. On responding to obvious needs. Legalist: Ignore the need if it doesn’t fit the narrative. Jesus: See a need and respond with compassion. 03. On what drives our spiritual lives. Legalist: The goal of religion is external behavior modification. Jesus: The goal of the gospel is internal heart transformation. Six Markers of a Gospel-Centered life and a Changing HeartA Passion for Christ: Practices born out of Love. Ongoing Repentance. Spiritual Fruit. Life-giving Words. Sacrificial Generosity. Biblical Community. Next Steps. Today’s theme: Ordinary Hero Discipleship question: What is my next small step of obedience today? Find more resources related to Mark at www.whoisgrace.com/mark
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Big idea: You can keep religious rules and still miss Jesus.Blinded by Narratives: A case study in how to miss Jesus01. On how to respond when being threatened. Legalist: Conspire against anyone who threatens their beliefs. Jesus: Feel the weight of the threat and do the right thing anyway. 02. On responding to obvious needs. Legalist: Ignore the need if it doesn’t fit the narrative. Jesus: See a need and respond with compassion. 03. On what drives our spiritual lives. Legalist: The goal of religion is external behavior modification. Jesus: The goal of the gospel is internal heart transformation. Six Markers of a Gospel-Centered life and a Changing HeartA Passion for Christ: Practices born out of Love. Ongoing Repentance. Spiritual Fruit. Life-giving Words. Sacrificial Generosity. Biblical Community. Next Steps. Today’s theme: Ordinary Hero Discipleship question: What is my next small step of obedience today? Find more resources related to Mark at www.whoisgrace.com/mark
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