This week’s study takes us into a powerful section of Mark’s Gospel where Jesus confronts religious traditions that miss the heart of God. We’ll see:

• Why the Pharisees were upset about unwashed hands
• Jesus’ teaching that what comes from inside a person defiles them
• A Gentile woman’s persistent faith that moved Jesus to heal her daughter
• The compassionate healing of a man who was deaf and mute

Key Scriptures:

Mark 7:1–37
Romans 8:28 (Memory Verse)

Discussion Questions:

What did Jesus say about traditions vs. God’s commands?
How does His teaching challenge your view of “clean” and “unclean”?
What stands out to you about the Syrophoenician woman’s faith?
How can you live more like Jesus this week?

Weekly Exercises (Choose One):

Personal Worship – Play worship music and spend time praising God.
Scripture Memory – Memorize Romans 8:28.
Creative Worship – Color Bible verse art as an act of devotion.

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Next Week’s Assignment:

Read Mark 8 in preparation for Week 8.

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