This Sunday, we’ll continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke with a look at 5:33-6:11 where Jesus tells a parable about old and new wineskins in relation to traditions about fasting and the Sabbath. We’ll see how traditions can be valuable, but our love for Jesus must be greater. We hope to see you there!
Schedule
@945 Small Groups / Sunday School for all ages
@1045 Worship Gathering
@6pm Video Study in Youth Room
Sermon Notes
Old Wineskins ~ Luke 5:33-6:11
The sermon in one sentence: Traditions can be valuable, but our love for Jesus and for others must be greater.
- The value of traditions
- Traditions can be good when they help us love and honor God and point others to Jesus
- Traditions can be bad when we elevate personal preferences to the level of the Gospel or God’s Law
- Love Jesus more than your traditions (5:33-39)
- Fasting was important and appropriate, but while Jesus was with them, his disciples had a different focus
- Like old wine in old wineskins, Jesus fulfills God’s ancient purposes and is better than our traditions; we must evaluate everything in light of him
- Love others more than your traditions (6:1-11)
- The Sabbath was important, but Jesus’ interpretation is greater than that of the Scribes and Pharisees
- The Sabbath was meant for rest and refreshing, not to hinder and burden
- Doing good to others helps fulfill the purposes of the Sabbath
Songs for Worship
Glorious Is Thy Name
My Chains Are Gone
Speak, O Lord
Hark, The Voice of Jesus Calling
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