Beware of proud scribes – January 8, 2023

Command: Beware of proud scribes

Mark 12:38    

38 And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like personal greetings in the marketplaces, 39and seats of honor in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets, 40who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long prayers. These will receive all the more condemnation.”

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Story: Deliverance & controversy

Matthew 12:22-50, Mark 3:20-35, 8:11-12; Luke 11:14-32; Luke 8:19-21; Deliverance & controversy, (Messiah, pp 144-149)

Audio Message:

When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind:

  • What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit?
  • What do I learn about man/ people?
  • What troubles or bothers me? What does the Holy Spirit reveal to me in light of this?
  • How does the command connect to the story?
  • What is God saying to me (or what should I obey) & what am I going to do about it?
  • Do I have any fears, doubts, or resistance in keeping this command?
  • What does this command reveal about the condition of my heart – what do I really believe and what do I really want?
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