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Part 1 • Write This Down

38:36 Minutes

Andy Stanley

We often read the Bible for application, inspiration, or direction. However, there are times when the author wants to simply point the reader to a big idea—an idea that fits with God's grand story. In the Gospel of Mark, we read about Peter's experience with Jesus that led Peter to believe in one big idea: The kingdom of God is near, and everyone is invited to participate.

Part 2 • Unsettling

Andy Stanley

Jesus ignored certain religious protocols; He claimed to have authority to forgive sin; He was uncomfortably comfortable with unrepentant sinners. In this message, we hear about three encounters that showed Jesus came to reverse the order of things.

Part 3 • Flipping the Script

Andy Stanley

Whether it’s school, sports, or religion, when we focus only on the rules, it can be difficult to remember the overall purpose of something. Jesus reminds us that when we focus so much on the letter of the law, we may forget why the law was written in the first place.

Part 4 • Loophole Religion

Andy Stanley

From an early age, we learn quickly to look for loopholes in the rules. We try to figure out what we can get away with and still be okay. We tend to take this same mindset into our relationship with God, but it doesn’t work. When we opt for loopholes and workarounds, we find ourselves in a category no one wants to be in—hypocrites. Jesus calls us to move beyond loophole religion.