The more things change, the more they stay the same (Mark 8:1-21)

Same Need — A Compassionate Savior

Jesus’ motivation is still compassion

His response is based on the need, not the people

The people are there for Jesus and He provides

Same Struggle — Disciples with Short Memories

Since the 5000

Walked on water

Healed the Syrophoenician daughter

Healed the deaf mute

Same Miracle — Jesus Provides Again

The Disciples are slowly gaining understanding

Ministry roles are beginning to normalize

Same Opposition — Pharisees Demand a Sign

The Pharisees fall into their old pattern of unbelief

They continue demand something more than Scripture

Same Warning — Beware the Leaven of Worldliness

yeast of the Pharisees & Herod

influenced by appearance

influenced by people

The Disciples risked being tainted by the same influences

from a hard heart

from a lack of understanding