Grace Church

Big idea: You can keep religious rules and still miss Jesus.Blinded by Narratives: A case study in how to miss Jesus01. On how to respond when being threatened.  Legalist: Conspire against anyone who threatens their beliefs.  Jesus: Feel the weight of the threat and do the right thing anyway.   02. On responding to obvious needs.  Legalist: Ignore the need if it doesn’t fit the narrative.   Jesus: See a need and respond with compassion.  03. On what drives our spiritual lives.  Legalist: The goal of religion is external behavior modification.  Jesus: The goal of the gospel is internal heart transformation.  Six Markers of a Gospel-Centered life and a Changing Heart A Passion for Christ: Practices born out of Love.  Ongoing Repentance.  Spiritual Fruit.  Life-giving Words.  Sacrificial Generosity.  Biblical Community.  Next Steps.  Today’s theme: Ordinary Hero  Discipleship question: What is my next small step of obedience today?  Find more resources related to Mark at www.whoisgrace.com/mark