BAD AND GOOD EXAMPLES

Introduction:

A. Jesus in the Temple.

1. Walking through - to worship and pray.

2. Confronted by several religious leaders.

B. Tables are Turned.

1. Jesus questions them.

2. Teaches about selfless living.

Body: Mark 12: 35 - 44

I. The Messiah.

A. Quotes Psalm 110: 1

1. Acknowledged by all as being Messianic.
2. Going to show how shallow their studies have been.

B. Written by David.

C. Various Ways to Say.

1. The God said to my God.
2. The Master said to my Master.
3. The Ruler said to my Ruler.

D. Son of David is also his God, Lord, Master.

II. A Striking Difference

A. The Leaders.

1. Mark 11: 18a = feared Him.
2. Mark 12: 12b = left Him and went away.
3. Mark 12: 17b = marveled.
4. Mark 12: 34b = dared not question.

B. The People.

1. Mark 11: 18b = astonished.
2. Mark 12: 37b = heard him gladly.

III. Examples of Selfishness.

A. Must dress "appropriately."

B. Love to be acknowledged.

C. Desire honor.

D. Unconcerned about needy.

E. Inappropriate long prayers.

IV. Example of Selflessness.

A. Impoverished widow.

B. Gave all.

1. Full trust in God.
2. Giving to God important.

Conclusion:

A. Who are we like?

B. What would Jesus teach by using our example?