7/18/2010 By Chris Wilson

I. Review Mk 3:6

- Defiled = common

- Scribes and Pharisees = Racists and separatists Ac 21:28

II. Mark 7:14-16 To the Multitude

- Scribes and Pharisees all the multitude

- A parable If anyone has ears to hear let him hear

III. Mark 7:17-23 To His Disciples

- The multitude His disciples

A. Verse 17 19 That which comes from without

- Two-fold rebuke

- You are a giant soaker hose

- Further NT teaching 1 Co 8:8, He 13:9-10, 1 Ti 4:1-4

- Purifying all foods (KJV- purging all meats)??? He 9:8-10

- Muslim dress codes and Kelloggs Corn Flakes Ro 14:20

B. Verse 20 That which comes from within - Its a You Problem

- Sin the universal defilement of unbelievers and believers Ro 7:18-19

- Secondary standards reinforce

C. Verse 21-23 List of defilements:

- Why these particular sins?

IV. Applications

A. God Cant Make Us Sin Ja 1:13-15

B. People Cant Make Us Sin Ja 4:1

C. Its a You (and a Me) Problem! 

D. No One and Nothing (Outside of You) Can Separate You From The Love of God Ro 8:35-38

E. Practical Steps Co 3:1-17

1. Co 3:1-4 - Discipline our thoughts, and pray Phi 4:8-9, 6

2. Co 3:5-14 - Take Godly action

3. Co 3:15 - Receive the help God brings you with worry free thanks

4. Co 3:16 - Stay in the Word

5. Co 3:17 -  Say and Do Everything With the Name of the Lord in Mind