Ritual Blindness

February 9, 2014 ()

Bible Text: Mark 2:13-3:6 |

Series:

Religious rituals like fasting and Sabbath keeping are the concern of skeptics, rather than concern over who Jesus is and what he does and says. Their focus is on religious ritual and they are blind to the presence of God among them. These rituals are made for us, we are not made for them. Even good, God-given things can become bad when they are elevated above their rightful place.



Mark

The gospel of Mark tells us of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Under the inspiration of the Spirit, Mark presents Jesus as the Son of God and the suffering Servant sent to save his people. Mark stresses the authority of Jesus, his great sacrifice, and what it means to be his disciple. This book was given to make and encourage disciples of Jesus, and this sermon series seeks to do the same by proclaiming Mark's message for today's generation.

Tim Stephens

Tim Stephens is the senior pastor of Fairview Baptist Church. Tim grew up on a farm in Eastern Ontario and has graduated with a Computer Engineering degree from Queen’s University, a Masters of Divinity degree from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching at the Master’s Seminary. He is happily married to Raquel and they have eight children.