A Savior, Discipleship, and a Cross: Who Is This? Lord Over Tradition
Mark 2:18-22
Pastor Bob Hiller
2/1/2009
Jesus answered, "How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? They cannot, so long as they have him with them. But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast.Mark 2:19-20
1. Jesus is the Lord over __________. That means He is the ________ of Israel's fasting.
2. Tradition can be dangerous if it becomes a way to prove ________ - ______________.
3. Tradition can be a blessing if it __________ ____________.
Scripture Readings
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 2:18-22
Take It With You!
As we follow Christ from His baptism to His cross and empty tomb, it will be helpful for everyone to be reading through the Gospel of Mark daily. Here helpful tools will be offered to aid in your study.
Quotes on Traditions in the Church
Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions. He has lost connection with the Head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow.
Colossians 2:16-19
Concerning church regulations made by human beings, it is taught to keep those that may be kept without sin and that server to maintain peace and good order in the church, such as specific celebrations, festivals, etc. However, people are also instructed not to burden consciences with them as if such things were necessary for salvation.
The Augsburg Confession: Article XV on Church Regulations
The underlying motivations for both traditionalism and innovation are a sense of homelessness and a sense of lostness. In our fast-paced and ever-changing culture of insanity, many Christians are prone either to cling to yesterday or to run headlong into tomorrow searching for a home. What's our goal? Not to perpetuate a tradition or embrace an innovation. The goal... is Jesus, to faithfully walk with him on each step of our journey as we head toward the home he has prepared for us.
Mark Driscoll, The Radical Reformission
