Man-Centered Religion vs. a God-Centered Relationship
Mark 2:18-3:6
Pastor Timothy
February 9, 2025

Outline

Conflict #3:Question about


Controversy: Christ’s weren’t fasting
Critics:

Christ is not interested in making a

of you;
He’s intent on making a you!

Conflict #4:

on the Sabbath
Controversy: Plucked heads of grain on Sabbath
Critics:

The Sabbath isn’t supposed to be a

;
it’s supposed to be a time to the burden

Conflict #5: Healing

hand
Controversy: on the Sabbath
Critics:

Christ is always aware of the

in the room

Discussion Questions

  1. Updates on your Blessing person
  2. How can we put ourselves in the center of our spiritual disciplines? How can we make Christ the center beginning tomorrow? (Specific challenges)
  3. What was the answer Christ told the Pharisees for why His disciples weren’t fasting? What does this tell us about fasting and its purpose? Have you ever fasted?
  4. What “patches” have you tried in your life that simply never measured up to your need for Christ? Are there any you should repent of to the group now of?
  5. What does an intimate relationship with Christ look like to you? How will you grow this week in your intimacy with Him?