Pastor Blaik J. Westhoff
Mark 7:1-30
1. We don’t practice the rituals of ceremonial hand washing but we do have other rituals. What are they?
2. Are there any rituals getting in our way as we seek to live godly lives?
3. Have any of our rituals been transformed from opportunities to experience spiritual truth to stumbling blocks in your relationship with God?
Further Study:
Matthew 6:1-18
1. Jesus warns us not to allow spiritual acts to become ritualistic. Why?
2. What are some examples you have seen where this has happened? How can it be avoided?
3. Jesus gave several examples of praying and fasting in secret so others would not be aware of what you are doing. What is the spiritual benefit of doing this?