Fasting under the old law had specific structure, but under the new law there was no commandment. Many Jews had to come to terms with the new structure of law, which showed fasting now was not how to show allegiance or obedience.
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The most dangerous place in Mark 2:16-17 wasn't with the sinners or tax collectors, it was with the scribes and Pharisees who thought they were just fine, and judged Jesus by the people he was around.
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Jesus dined with sinners and called them to follow Him before they were cleansed of their sins. It was in following Him that they learned what they needed to do to truly become His disciple.
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We often are tempted to try to measure our success as Christians with measurable progress. True faith in God comes when we realize trust and faith comes not from external measures, by knowing God keeps His promises to His faithful ones.
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Trusting God is not the same thing as feeling secure. This class is about learning how to stay under God's authority when trust no longer feels settled.
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The tendency to manage outcomes is a way for us to feel secure. When we strip away that tendency, we get to what faithfulness is all about.
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