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Big Idea: Works bring only judgment to those who are spiritually dead Three things Jesus addresses: External washing vs. Internal generosity Careful tithing vs. justice and love of God Recognition vs. facade Introduction: The danger of pride in our works, status or otherwise outward persona, such as:…

A little girl was sitting in her first Good Friday service, and the epic story of the Crucifixion was beautifully read. She heard about Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. She heard about Peter’s denial. She listened to Pilate’s cross-examination of Jesus. She pictured the crown of thorns and felt the beating…

Context: 11:14. Jesus is accused of casting out demons by some and others, in verse 16, demand signs. Jesus knows these are insincere requests. He gives the parable of a strong man, and the unclean spirit that returns (representing mans attempts at morality) Then he says that the truly blessed will be…

Readings:Lent is a 40-day period of penance, reflection, and fasting observed by many Christians, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, and believers often use this time to prepare spiritually through prayer, self-denial,…