Stubborn Hearts vs. Humble Hearts | Luke 10 13-16 - Clint Leavitt

Jesus had a beef with the many of Jewish religious leaders of His time. In some cases these leaders were doing things or teaching things that were unnecessarily burdensome; in other cases they lacked integrity; in other cases they were violently opposed to everything God was doing in Jesus. In talking to his disciples about these leaders, he often used a unique word: “Woe!” “Woe to you when all speak well of you …!” (Luke 6:26) “Woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and herbs of all kinds; and neglect justice and the love of God…” (Luke 11:42) “Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry….” (Luke 6:25). These “Woes” are teaching words for us today, pointing us to the way that Jesus calls us to love God and love others. During the season of Lent, we will be taking a step back and trying to hear whatever Jesus might have for us in these “Woes” by imagining them as “Whoas!” We are going to take the time to listen to Jesus, who says in each of these statements, “Whoa! Stop where you are! Remember the things and the people that I value, and come back! Embrace those things that I value!” Listen as Pastor Clint explores Jesus' woe to the major religious centers of His day, and what this teaches us about the Christianity: that it is not a story of religious insiders and outsiders, but a story of stubborn hearts and humble hearts. Sermon Resources: 1. "That's Interesting..." practice suggested by Steven Macchia for an interview with the Renovare podcast - link: https://renovare.org/podcast/steve-macchia-practicing-a-preference-for-god 2. Practicing a Preference For God: Reuben Job - Upper Room Books 3. "Lord, where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine master grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood, as to understand. To be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive And it's in pardoning that we are pardoned And it's in dying that we are born...To eternal life." -The prayer of St. Francis Join or follow us below: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thespringmid...​ Instagram: www.instagram.com/midtown.pres/ Website: www.midtownpres.org/ Community Groups: www.midtownpres.org/community-groups Sunday Services: www.midtownpres.org/