Mark 3: Christ's Family

12/02/2025 10 min

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Episode Synopsis

Those who follow Christ are his family.I. Jesus heals on Sabbath v.1-6- lawful to do good- angry grieved at hardness of heart- - this is how God feelsII. Great crowds follow Jesus v.7-12- withdraw into a boat- Jesus charges demons to be silentIII. Appoints 12 Apostles v.13-21- "Apostle" - "Sent out one" - Ambassadors- 1. That they might be with him- 2. To Preach- Have authority to cast out demons- v.21 - Jesus family seeks Jesus - out of his mindIV. Jesus accused of being demon-possessed v.22-30- listen to Mt. 12 - "Satan must be bound before his sphere of influence can be challenged." ESV Study Bible.- to attribute Christ's supernatural ministry to demonsV. Jesus' mother and brothers- who ever does the will of God- \*sandwich methodTruth - Sin and Unbelief grieve the heart of God.Christ's true family - are his disciples. To follow Christ is to join the household of God.Application- Follow Christ, be with Christ, then you will be sent out.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.