God Looks on the Heart

GOD LOOKS ON THE HEART LESSON 23 | MARK 12:35–44 Jesus Engages the HEART • THE question: who is Jesus? - Answer 1: he is the son of David. - Answer 2: he is David’s Lord. • Jesus questions to engage the mind of the “great” crowd. • Jesus’s question: does your heart respond to the Word? Jesus Looks on the Heart • Jesus warns about a twisted heart - Visible signs: long robes, greetings, seats, prayer Jesus Looks on the Heart • Jesus warns about a twisted heart - Visible signs: long robes, greetings, seats, prayers - Internal reality: arrogant idolatry - Result: greater condemnation Jesus Looks on the Heart • Jesus identifies a humble heart - The rich: much rich people, putting in much - The widow: two small coins Jesus Looks on the Heart • Jesus identifies a humble heart - The rich: much rich people, putting in much - The widow: two small coins • What is Jesus teaching about giving? • What is Jesus teaching about the heart? Applications • How do you read the Word? • What does your heart believe about yourself and others? • What does your heart believe about God? GOD LOOKS ON THE HEART LESSON 23 | MARK 12:35–44