7.11.21 Let's Go: A Change of Heart

Let's Go: “A Change of Heart”

Mark 7:1-23

July 11, 2021

I. Change comes from understanding. (vs 1-5; 14-19)

Matthew 7:24-25

Colossians 2:8

Titus 1:13-14

I Peter 1:23

Mankind fails to confess evil comes from the heart.

II. Change comes from the heart. (vs 6-7; 20-22)

Isaiah 29:13

I Samuel 16:7

Matthew 15:3

Proverbs 23:7

Mankind fails to see the heart needs transformed.

III. Change is internal not external. (vs 8-13; 23)

Mark 7:8

Galatians 4:10-11

In the eyes of society, a person would be considered “good” if he seldom does “bad."

Going Deeper:

1. What is the connection between pride and legalism?

2. Do you have any tendencies toward legalism? How would you recognize such tendencies in yourself? How would you battle against them?

3. Which of your practices are long-held traditions that have no basis in Scripture?

4. What are some of your least favorite or most challenging verses in the Bible? Do you sometimes create ways to excuse yourself from obeying those verses, perhaps by employing some work- around or a fanciful interpretation?

5. In what ways do other religions focus on external actions? How is Christianity different from each of those religions?

6. What is the remedy for the list of sinful heart conditions? Why is “trying harder” inadequate and even counterproductive?