S20 || When Tradition Collides With Truth || Mark 6:53 - 7:8 || Session 20 || Verse By Verse Bible Study Reasoning Through The Bible podcast

S20 || When Tradition Collides with Truth || Mark 6:53 - 7:8 || Session 20 || Verse by Verse Bible Study

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What happens when human traditions eclipse divine commands? As we study our way into Mark chapter 7, Jesus confronts this timeless religious tension with piercing clarity. As Jesus continues to travel crowds recognize Him immediately, bringing their sick to be healed by merely touching his cloak. Meanwhile, religious scholars from Jerusalem arrive with a pointed accusation: "Why don't your disciples follow our hand-washing traditions?" Their criticism focuses not on a violation of Scripture, but on ritualistic practices developed over generations.
Do we, like the Pharisees, elevate our church traditions, denominational distinctives, or cultural preferences to the level of divine command? Have we developed a "holier-than-thou" mentality that separates us from the very people Christ came to save? The passage reminds us that while traditions can be valuable, they must never replace or overshadow God's actual commands.
Ready to examine whether your spiritual life honors God with both lips and heart? Listen now to discover how Jesus' ancient confrontation speaks directly to modern religious tendencies.

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Chapters

1. Jesus Recognized at Gennesaret (00:00:00)

2. Pharisees Challenge Unwashed Hands (00:04:52)

3. Jesus Rebukes Tradition Over Truth (00:10:15)

4. The Danger of Elevating Tradition (00:18:08)

5. Avoiding the Holier-Than-Thou Attitude (00:21:39)

6. Our Duty to Share Christ (00:26:20)

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