Following the Rules and Missing Jesus | The Gospel of Mark: A Movement of Misfits | Week 5
Big idea: You can keep religious rules and still miss Jesus.
Blinded by Narratives: A case study in how to miss Jesus
01. 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 Heart
- A 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
