The wrong way?
August 18, 2010 | Faith: Knowing Christ, Feelings: Intentional freedom, Video Bible study
Read Mark 2:18-28 through chapter 3.
Follow up verse: Matthew 11:28-30 (Jesus is rest)
Questions to think about:
1. Why was this such a shift in thinking for the Pharisees?
2. Do we ever get stuck in a wrong way of thinking, even about our faith?
3. Why was Jesus so angry and sad (3:5) with the Pharisees?
4. What happens to our faith when we use it as a measuring stick, for ourselves or others?
5. What promises are found in Matthew 11:28-30?
Posted by Suzie @ 7:15 am
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Questions:
1. Why was this such a shift in thinking for the Pharisees?
They followed strict obedience to Jewish traditions. This style of thinking was totally opposed to their Jewish traditions.
2. Do we ever get stuck in a wrong way of thinking, even about our faith?
Yes. It’s all around us.
3. Why was Jesus so angry and sad (3:5) with the Pharisees?
“by the hardness of their hearts”.
4. What happens to our faith when we use it as a measuring stick, for ourselves or others?
We fall short because we can never measure up. Especially, in our own thinking. We must allow God through the Holy Spirit to work in us. We must allow God to use of us to further His kingdom and not go at it alone and with our own might. We’ll never measure up with our own strength. We’ll fall short every time.
5. What promises are found in Matthew 11:28-30?
August 18th, 2010 at 11:57 amTake on HIS yoke and He will give us rest.
I think that Kimberly covered those questions well in her post here, so all I’d like to do is add a little discussion on Question #4.
Question #4: “What happens to our faith when we use it as a measuring stick, for ourselves or others?”
(For me) When this happens, our faith becomes less real, less personal. It begins to feel like it was meant for someone else, as I could never be good enough or even deserve any bit of it. But, of course, that’s the beauty of grace! We don’t deserve it, and yet God graciously gives and loves. And as you said, Suzie, it’s intended to give life and set us free.
Thank you for doing these weekly bible studies, Suzie! I look forward to more discussion in the future!
August 22nd, 2010 at 1:14 pmWow! I just had a conversation yesterday, concerning the Sabbath and what you should do or not do. The way I was raised greatly affects the way I think about it and I have to remember that not everyone was raised the way I was. I have to look to God for the answer to this long debated issue. God’s timing was, as always, perfect.
1)Why was this such a shift in thinking for the Pharisees? When Jesus came, I believe things went from simply following the law and knowing what to do in your mind to a heart issue. You can do the right things without your heart being right.
2)Do we ever get stuck in a wrong way of thinking, even about our faith? I do constantly. Especially the Sabbath issue. I was raised in Church and I have had to really study for myself to know for myself the truth, not just the way I was taught or told to do. A person has to have that personal relationship with God and know the issues because God opens your eyes to reveal the truth.
3)Why was Jesus so angry and sad (3:5) with the Pharisees? Hardness of their hearts. This is an example of Jesus changing the inside. Outside actions can be perfect, but the heart on the inside can be completely wrong and hard.
4)What happens to our faith when we use it as a measuring stick, for ourselves or others? We miss the whole point of our faith. It is not used to judge.
5)What promises are found in Matthew 11:28-30? Jesus will give us rest. We have to accept Him and learn of Him and He will give us rest.
Thanks Susie for this study! Thank you God for leading me daily!
September 6th, 2010 at 9:01 am