Easy Way Out
Feb 28, 2021 • Kingdom Come
We often read the Bible for application, inspiration, or direction. However, there are times when the author wants to simply point the reader to a big idea—an idea that fits with God's grand story. In the Gospel of Mark, we read about Peter's experience with Jesus that led Peter to believe in one big idea: the kingdom of God has come, and everyone is invited to participate.
Today's Scripture: Mark 7:1-15
We are always looking for loopholes, work arounds, or the easy way out of what it means to follow Jesus. But in the kingdom the daily question for us is, “What does love require?”.