Tag: Jesus and the Pharisees

Lord of the Sabbath Part 2

Cary Cox, from Mark 3:1-6. A Sabbath showdown in the synagogue between Jesus and the Pharisees! Jesus is driving home his claim to be Lord of the Sabbath – the true interpreter of God’s word, and the intent of his heart. The Pharisees have hard hearts and end up plotting to destroy Jesus, who shows compassion and power for the hurting, and righteous anger toward the hypocrites.

Lord of the Sabbath Part 1

Cary Cox, from Mark 2:23-28. When Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees about the Sabbath, he makes astounding claims about himself, and corrects their understanding of God’s priority. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath – the Messiah, and the very God who instituted and rules over the Sabbath rest for God’s people! Our rest is in Christ!

The New Day in Christ

Cary Cox, from Mark 2:18-22. Everything is new with the coming of Jesus Christ! He brings the joy of the kingdom of God, the messianic feast! He is the Bridegroom of God’s people! He is the substance of all the shadows, prophecies, promises, and pictures of the OT. In Christ we are a new people in a new covenant with a new temple, headed to the new Jerusalem in new heavens and new earth! It’s all about Jesus.

Kingdom90 – Hypocrites Snakes and Sons of Hell – Mat23

Cary Cox, from Matthew 23. In his final public words to the nation of Israel, Jesus blasts the wicked and unbelieving religious leaders in a series of seven “woes.” His words are strong and shocking as he rails against their hypocrisy, and calls his church to be a humble and genuine people of faith. Jesus walks away from the temple after pronouncing the coming judgment of God against the nation.

Kingdom72 – The Lord of Worship – Mat15 1-20

Cary Cox from Matthew 15:1-20. Jesus authoritatively rebukes and instructs on which worship is empty and which is acceptable to God. Our problem is not unwashed hands, but a defiled heart! We look at hypocrisy, traditions of men and true worship.

Kingdom63 – Jesus Points Israel to Himself – Mat12 1-14

Pastor Cary Cox from Matthew 12:1-14. In a showdown with the Pharisees, Jesus points them to himself as the one who is lord of the Sabbath, greater than David and the temple, and the authoritative interpreter of the Law! All of Israel’s worship is fulfilled in Christ!