Tradition Verses Commandment

Tradition and true faith from the teachings of Jesus. Traditions can both enrich and hinder our spiritual lives. Jesus calls us to focus on the condition of our hearts rather than outward rituals.

Sermon Notes
Mark 7:1 - 4 Pharisees observing traditions
Mark 7:5 Pharisees and scribes criticize Jesus’ disciples for not following tradition of washing
Mark 7:6 – 8 Jesus states that prophesy has been fulfilled
Mark 7:9 – 13 Jesus gives examples how they have set aside God’s word for their traditions
Mark 7:14 & 15 Jesus teaches the crowd what defiles a person
Mark 7:17 – 23 Disciples do not understand so Jesus teaches them further on it is what comes out of you not what goes into you