Friday, March 1 - Mark 7

DAY 35 -  Friday, March 01, 2013 -  Mark 7

 

7:1-13    The Pharisees stressed the keeping of not only the scriptural laws, but also the religious traditions of the day.  What traditions in churches today have, in some ways, become laws?  How might that stand in the way of accomplishing God’s plan and purpose?

 

7:6    What is the difference between “lip faith” and “heart faith?”   Are there people you know whose hearts seem far from Christ but who talk a good line?  Have you ever found yourself in this position?   How did you get out of it?  How can you help others?

 

7:11    Some Jews found loopholes in the law so that they could avoid helping their parents as they grew older.  Do people do this today?  What is your role in helping your aging relatives?

 

7:14-23    Are there any unclean things that you are saying or doing from which you would like to be free?  How are these things separating you from God?

 

7:24-30     Jesus ministers to a non-Jews in this section.  Why do you think He challenged this woman with such harsh words?  How did He encourage her faith?  Why was he pleased with her faith?

 

7:31-37     Jesus heals the deaf man with His own personal touch.  Why do you think He chose this method rather than just using His words to heal?   Why do you think He wanted the man not to tell about the healing?