Mark 3:7-35 – What an Inheritance!

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What do we learn about Jesus from this passage? His popularity is growing because of all the miraculous healings. Do you ever wonder how word spread so fast? They didn’t have the internet in those days. Jesus continues to try to keep the demons quiet about his true identity, like a superhero not wanting to be discovered.

Jesus has also chosen twelve men to be his closest followers. We’re given only limited details here, but I’m sure these men were clueless at what an honor it was to be called by Jesus for this purpose. An “apostle” is someone specifically chosen by Jesus to be a messenger with a specific mission to share Jesus with the world. Continue reading “Mark 3:7-35 – What an Inheritance!”

Mark 3:20-30 – The Unforgiveable Sin

Read Mark 3:20-30

What an encounter we witness in this reading! Jesus is busy fulfilling his mission, but even those closest to him don’t yet understand. They think Jesus has gone mad because he’s so busy serving by helping, healing, and casting out demons. The religious leaders are the ones who really miss the mark. Is their pride so strong that they must blaspheme the Holy Spirit?

I suppose if they were to accept Jesus’ actions, they would have to admit Jesus was the Messiah. Would that have been so horrible? Have you ever thought what Jesus’ ministry may have looked like had he not been an “enemy” in the eyes of the religious leaders who were anxiously awaiting the Messiah?

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