Big idea: You can keep religious rules and still miss Jesus.

Blinded by Narratives: A case study in how to miss Jesus

01. On how to respond when being threatened. 

• Legalist: Conspire against anyone who threatens their beliefs. 
• Jesus: Feel the weight of the threat and do the right thing anyway. 

02. On responding to obvious needs. 

• Legalist: Ignore the need if it doesn’t fit the narrative.  
• Jesus: See a need and respond with compassion. 

03. On what drives our spiritual lives. 

• Legalist: The goal of religion is external behavior modification. 
• Jesus: The goal of the gospel is internal heart transformation. 

Six Markers of a Gospel-Centered life and a Changing Heart

1. A Passion for Christ: Practices born out of Love. 
2. Ongoing Repentance. 
3. Spiritual Fruit. 
4. Life-giving Words. 
5. Sacrificial Generosity. 
6. Biblical Community. 

Next Steps. 

• Today’s theme: Ordinary Hero 
• Discipleship question: What is my next small step of obedience today? 

Find more resources related to Mark at www.whoisgrace.com/mark 

Broadcast on:

29 Oct 2023