In this message, Matt dives into Mark 3:1-12, exploring the dramatic moment Jesus heals a man with a withered hand in the synagogue on the Sabbath. This story is more than a miracle; it's a direct confrontation between Jesus's radical compassion and the stubborn, rule-bound hearts of the religious elite (the Pharisees).Matt challenges us to adopt the an expectation that Jesus is about to act—but with a different motive: to expect healing, restoration, and life in our everyday interactions. He connects the "hardening of hearts" in the passage to the biblical concept of stubborn resistance to God's purpose, contrasting it with the simple act of stretching out a hand to receive life.The talk concludes with a powerful challenge to resist cultural assimilation, recognizing that following Jesus means standing apart and being a part of God's spiritual war to bring renewal to the world.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction & Mission of the Community 0:49 - Prayer for the Current Moment 1:05 - Introduction to the Book of Mark 1:47 - Scripture Reading: Jesus Heals the Withered Hand (Mark 3:1-12)3:33 - Discussion Prompt: First Impressions of the Passage 4:01 - The Pharisees were Watching Jesus Closely 5:37 - Their motive: Legal Charges and Ruining His Reputation 6:13 - The Sabbath Law and Exceptions 6:44 - Jesus's Question: Do Good or Do Evil on the Sabbath? 7:26 - A Challenge: Expecting Jesus to Act Today 8:41 - Jesus Advances to Fulfill the Law 9:18 - Jesus's Promise of Renewal and Victory 10:30 - The Church's Moral Decisions vs. The World's 11:15 - John 17: In the World, But Not of the World 12:25 - The Lie of Cultural Assimilation 13:45 - Jesus's Anger at Stubborn Hearts 15:16 - Post-Discussion Reflection 15:52 - Hardness of Heart in Scripture (Pharaoh Parallel) 17:14 - Defining Hardness of Heart (Stubborn Resistance) 18:20 - The Hand Stretched Away vs. The Hand Stretched Towards God 19:40 - People Fighting to Touch Jesus (Missio Dei) 20:12 - Testimony of Spiritual Breakthrough in the Community 23:17 - The Spiritual War We Are In 23:41 - The Unique Claim of Jesus 25:12 - Evil Submits to Jesus 26:00 - Conclusion & Final Call to PrayerHASHTAGS: #Mark3 #Sabbath #JesusHeals #WitheredHand #Pharisees #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #CulturalAssimilation #SpiritualWarfare #Sermon #UNLTDchurch #GospelOfMark