2 stories: 1. Jewish leaders (Pharisees) from Jerusalem 2. Canaanite woman from Tyre-Sidon (Gentile) 8 Contrasts to distinguish Jesus' Kingdom from Jewish religion Distinguishes all human religion from the gospel.(We all have gravitational pull toward religion) At root is a radically different view of the heart CONTRASTS: I. Pride v Humility II. Clean v Unclean III.What is seen v what is not seen (the heart) IV. Works v Faith V. The Heart is basically good: guard it from evil v The Heart is basically evil and needs to be transformed VI. Religion v Gospel VII.Rules v Relationship VIII.Ignorance of male Jewish leaders v Insight of female Canaanite nobody!
The radical difference between religion and Gospel is the view of the human heart. We will look at that next week.
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Allen Harris is leaving Columbia Presbyterian Church after 33 years of ministry this June, 2011, to do writing, consulting with churches, preaching and teaching. He is available for engagements. Contact him at allenhpilgrim@gmail.com . He and his wife, Kathie, will be living...
