God’s instruction and the human wisdom.
by Pastor Dennis on 08/13/15
Mark 7:1-8 God’s instruction and the human wisdom.
The Pharisaical Rabbi’s and religious lawyers come all the way to Galilee to see if this Jesus is playing by their rules. They hit upon an offense and test Jesus with their questions. Ironically, they are judging whether or not Jesus and his disciples are living a life according to the law of Moses and thereby are worthy of being leaders in the church; “elders.” Elders had a ritual for cleaning their before eating holy offerings in the Temple. This practice is not required in everyday living or by lay people.
Jesus of course, sees through their veiled logic and brings to light a practice that is far more destructive to the community; the circumventing of supporting elderly parents. Some people claimed they could not support their parents because they gave that money to God (the church) who was greater than their parents and the rabbis approved this practice. I am sure you can see this is against God’s torah in so many ways.
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, speak to us, inspire our hearts to hear Your Word. Bring us closer to You so that everything we do and say honors You and reveals Your grace. Place faith in our hearts to trust in You to provide for all our needs. Amen
Next Sunday we will explore the popular unspoken notion that God will leave evil unnoticed; even if it is committed by those who profess to be His children.
Monday: John 12:44-50. Judgment on the last day
Tuesday: Luke 11:24-26. Why it is hard to keep the LORD’s commandments.
Wednesday: Revelation 22.12-15. The final Word of Jesus.
Thursday: John 14:18-21 Whoever loves Jesus keeps Jesus’ commandments.
Friday: Mark 12:28-34. The two greatest Commandments of God.
Saturday: Share what God has revealed to you with a friend.
Sunday: Come to worship the Son of God, whose Word is a lamp to our feet in a darkened world and bring a friend.