Message: “A Dad’s Desire” from Rev. Ken Green

Jesus leads us to see a sharp contrast between those who are outwardly religious, using a religious façade to mask their desire for recognition, power, and pursuit of self-interest (the teachers of the law); and those who are devoted to following God, living generous lives of service and sacrifice, exemplified by the poor widow who gives to God everything—all that she had to live on. In many ways, the faithful widow to whom Jesus points reminds us of Jesus himself: Jesus perfectly fulfilled all the requirements of the law. His life of humble service to others did not cater to any self-serving interest, for He “did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). By His sacrifice for all humanity, Jesus gave Himself so completely, all so that we would be completely His. In what ways might Jesus need to get behind your façade to move you from being “religious” to being an authentic and genuine Jesus-follower? In what ways is God calling you this week to give sacrificially and generously in order to serve others like Jesus did?

Scripture References: Mark 12:38-44

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From Series: "Contemporary Worship"