Mark 34: The Judas In All Of Us - Mark 14:12-31 (English)

English Sermon 23/10/2022 By: Ps Yosia Yusuf How can we tell whether we find Jesus beautiful or useful? We know not when life is well. We know whether Jesus is beautiful or useful when disappointment hits. When we do not get what we want in life. If we say, “God, why would you allow this to happen to me? This is not what I expected. This is not fair. I am out.” Then we are Judas. We find God useful. But if we say, “God, this hurts so much. I don’t know why you would allow me to go through this disappointment. But I know that you are good. I know you are using this situation to make me better and for your glory. I may not understand it, but I will never let you go.” Then we are Mary. We find God beautiful. Listen carefully. It is how we respond to disappointment that determines whether we embrace the gospel or not. Because Judas represents a religious approach to God. Religion operates on the principle, “I obey. Therefore, I am accepted, and God owes me.” While the gospel operates on the principle, “I am accepted because of Jesus’ perfect sacrifice alone. Therefore, I obey, and I owe him everything.” And the fact is, while we might embrace the gospel, part of our hearts still operates in the religious mode. Facebook:   / rocksydneychurch   Twitter: @rocksydney Instagram: @rocksydneychurch