What gives you the right?

Mark
Written By Zack McCoy

Mark 11:1-27-33

‘The audacity. What gives you the right?’ Isn’t this what we implicitly ask Jesus whenever we reject one of his simple, clear teachings like love for enemies and concern for the poor?

Big Ideas

When we say "God is love," if we really mean it, it should invade every part of our lives and worldviews.

  1. God loves sinners.
  2. God loves the poor.
  3. God loves his enemies.
  4. God loves me.

Questions

  • Which numbers on this list are hard to really believe as being literally, always true?
  • Do you think that God passionately, affectionately loves sinners regardelss of their actions or repentance?
  • Do you really believe the same thing for you?
  • Our world and lives seem to be based on fundamental ideas that are different than these. If we apply this list to our lives and the systems we're part of, what should look different?
Zack McCoy
Zack is one of the pastors of Redemption. He's in awe of grace, over and over.
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