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The Strong Man

“ If a House is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan opposes hi m self and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. In fact, no-one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house. ”  Mk 3:2 5

Going to church as a child, one of the first things I remember being told about Jesus was that he was STRONG (This message was often reinforced in songs with the flexing biceps action!) So, if you put me on the spot in a chur...

Mission, not Religion

Matthew 9:12-13  “On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who are ill. But go and learn what this means:” I desire mercy not sacrifice” For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” 

In part one we saw Matthew’s simple calling. Then in part two we saw the Pharisees ask why Jesus would spend time with people like Matthew. Now we look at the answer Jesus gives, to correct the thinking of the Pharisees.

There’s a contrast between Matthew and ...