1. Mark 6:53-7:13 Pg 1048 Church Bibles

2. Virtually every emotional and psychological problem, from addictions to depression, has alienation or emotional isolation at its core or close to it. Henry Cloud Author,speaker (1956 - ) (1956 - ) In his book: How People Grow

3. Recovery from these problems involves helping people get connected to God and more connected to each other at deeper and healthier levels than they are. In his book: How People Grow Henry Cloud Author,speaker (1956 - ) (1956 - )

6. Recognized Him (6:54) Begged Him (6:56) Touched Him (6:56) Finding God where you need Him most

7. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10

8. I have a great need for Christ! I have a great Christ for my need. Charles Spurgeon Spurgeon Pastor in London London(1834–1892)

9. Recognized Him (6:54) Begged Him (6:56) Touched Him (6:56) Finding God where you need Him most

10. Failure thru Traditions ⇒ a tradition is continuing pattern of belief or practice, a religious habit ⇒ Not something clearly exhorted in the Bible ⇒ can be good things - helpful

11. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. 2 Thessalonians 2:15

12. Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you. 1 Corinthians 11:2

13. Failure thru Traditions ⇒ a tradition is continuing pattern of belief or practice, a religious habit ⇒ Not something clearly exhorted in the Bible ⇒ can be bad things ⇒ can be good things - helpful - without meaning

14. 1903 the Russian Czar noticed a sentry posted in the Kremlin grounds. He inquired as to why the sentry was posted there. he discovered that in 1776 Catherine the Great found there the first flower of spring. "Post a sentry here," she commanded, "so that no one tramples that flower under foot!" 127 years later...a sentry was still standing there...pointlessly

15. Failure thru Traditions ⇒ a tradition is continuing pattern of belief or practice, a religious habit ⇒ Not something clearly exhorted in the Bible ⇒ can be bad things ⇒ can be good things - helpful - without meaning, rob from Christ

16. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. Colossians 2:8

17. Failure thru Traditions ⇒ a tradition is continuing pattern of belief or practice, a religious habit ⇒ Not something clearly exhorted in the Bible ⇒ can be bad things ⇒ can be good things - helpful - without meaning, rob from Christ they found fault….with Jesus (v.2)

18. A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle. A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle. Proverbs 18:19

19. Failure thru Traditions ⇒ a tradition is continuing pattern of belief or practice, a religious habit ⇒ Not something clearly exhorted in the Bible ⇒ can be bad things ⇒ can be good things - helpful - without meaning, rob from Christ they found fault….with Jesus (v.2)

20. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy ⇒ an actor, pretender, focused on externals lips were engaged, heart was not

21. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Matthew 23:25

22. Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also. Matthew 23:26

23. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. Matthew 23:27

24. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. Matthew 23:28

25. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy ⇒ an actor, pretender, focused on externals lips were engaged, heart was not

26. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy Failure thru Missing Word Laying aside the Word of God (v.8) Rejecting the Word of God (v.9)

27. But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8

28. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy Failure thru Missing Word Laying aside the Word of God (v.8) Rejecting the Word of God (v.9) Making no effect the Word of God (v.13)

29. You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. John 5:39

30. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 19:10

31. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy Failure thru Missing Word Laying aside the Word of God (v.8) Rejecting the Word of God (v.9) Making no effect the Word of God (v.13)

32. I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. Job 23:12

33. as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 1 Peter 2:2

34. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32

35. The vigor of our spiritual life will be in exact proportion to the place held by the Bible in our life and thoughts. George Muller Pastor, writer Pastor, writer Orphanage Orphanage founded by faith founded by faith (1805-1898) (1805-1898)

37. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy Failure thru Missing Word Laying aside the Word of God (v.8) Rejecting the Word of God (v.9) Making no effect the Word of God (v.13)

38. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy Failure thru Missing Word Laying aside the Word of God (v.8) Rejecting the Word of God (v.9) Making no effect the Word of God (v.13)

40. So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17

41. Martin Luther (1483-1546) Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason — I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have often contradicted each other “ ”

42. Martin Luther (1483-1546) my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe - Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen. “ ”

43. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy Failure thru Missing Word Laying aside the Word of God (v.8) Rejecting the Word of God (v.9) Making no effect the Word of God (v.13)

44. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy Failure thru Missing Word Laying aside the Word of God (v.8) Rejecting the Word of God (v.9) Making no effect the Word of God (v.13)

45. For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two- edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

46. So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

47. For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13

48. For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13

49. Failure thru Traditions Failure thru Hypocrisy Failure thru Missing Word Laying aside the Word of God (v.8) Rejecting the Word of God (v.9) Making no effect the Word of God (v.13)