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Message & Sermon Notes
Religion Gone Wrong
Mark 6:53-7:23
Pastor Jason Carlson
Mark 6:53-7:23
Religion gone wrong is marked by:
1. Accusation over awe (6:53-7:5)
John 21:25
Scribes- Teachers of the Law
Pharisees- Keepers of the Law
• The Law for the Jews = OT Scripture + tradition
Jesus: Awe or Accusation?
The people of Galilee:
* Recognized Jesus
* Had faith in Jesus
* Brought others to Jesus
The Pharisees & Scribes:
* Missed the Messiah
* Had hardened hearts
* Brought others to condemn
Exodus 30:17-21
Matthew 23:23-28
1 Samuel 16:7b
2. Hypocrisy over health (7:6-13)
1) Jesus points out their hypocrisy (v. 6)
“hypocrites” = hupocrites (to judge from under cover; an actor)
Matthew 7:3, 5
2) Jesus points out their nullification of God’s word by their traditions (v. 7-8)
Matthew 15:6b
Ephesians 2:8-9
3) Jesus points out their abuse of God’s word by their traditions (v. 9-13)
Exodus 20:12
Corban = an offering to God
1 Timothy 2:5
Colossians 2:8-10
3. Performance over purity (7:14-23)
Jeremiah 17:9
1 Corinthians 8:8
Romans 3:10
Romans 6:20-23
John 3:3
Ezekiel 36:26
2 Corinthians 5:17
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. What is the difference between religion and the message of the gospel?
2. When is tradition helpful? When is it dangerous?
Questions for discussion:
1. What is the connection between pride and religious tradition?
2. What was the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? How does Jesus’ rebuke of them challenge you today?
3. What is the remedy for the list of sinful heart conditions in Mark 7:21-22?
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