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Today we will examine how Jesus demonstrates right exegesis that leads to freedom and joy in Christ, as opposed to legalistic interpretation, which is a device of the devil. We will spend our application section identifying legalism. We’ll cover [esvignore]Matthew 12:1-14[/esvignore]. Here is a foretaste:
- Sabbath Keeping – Rest or Burden?
- Jesus’ Good Exegesis
- first example
- second example
- third example
- God’s Approval of Jesus
- Legalism and You
- Legalism is a burden
- Legalism demands more than the Bible demands
- Legalism seeks holiness through outward conformity
- Legalism tempts us to judge our brothers and sisters
- Legalism is projected upon others
- Legalism isolates
- Legalism leads to either pride, or despair and shame
- The Solution
Public reading: [esvignore]Romans 8:1-11[/esvignore]; Benediction: [esvignore]2 Timothy 4:22[/esvignore]