Ccr Sermons

The Gospel of Mark 1-8 Pt 3 – Helping the Hard Hearted By Louie Marsh, 4-21-2024   Last Slide – Elvis Quote   1) When I follow Jesus I should EXPECT opposition.   “1Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand. 2And they watched Jesus, to see whether he would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse him.” (Mark 3:1–2, ESV)   The Battle between Jesus and the Religious Establishment has already begun.   ·       People should always be treated as souls who Christ DIED to save.   The man with the withered hand was             A pawn in a religious/political battle for the Pharisees and Herodians           A hurting human being, made in God’s image, who needed help to Jesus.   2) Jesus puts people FIRST.   “3And he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come here.”” “4And he said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent.” (Mark 3:3-4, ESV)   Jesus puts the man front and center to force the issue, Jesus