And He Took the Children in His Arms

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – July 26, 2020

Series Title: Discovering Your Life in the Life of Jesus

Today’s Title: “And He Took the Children in His Arms”

Today’s Text: Mark 10:1-16

Gospel Parallels:  Matthew 19:1-15, Luke 18:15-17

 

Jesus turns a trap question into a challenge against using rules as a means of oppression.

 

RULES ARE NECESSARY, BUT THEY CANNOT SAVE YOU

 

            - Matthew 5:21-48

 

“RULE GUARDIANS” ARE HIDING SOMETHING

 

            - Matthew 23:27-28

 

ARE YOU MORE INTERESTED IN THE RULES OR IN THE GOD BEHIND THE RULES?

 

            - Romans 3:19-24

 

THE ONLY LAW WE NEED TO OBEY

 

            - Matthew 22:34-40

 

“And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.” – Mark 10:16

 

- unconditional acceptance

 

- unconditional value

 

- unconditional love