Mark 3:30 To say that Jesus is animated by a demon is the plainest rejection of him I can think of. They would not accept his truth under any circumstances, and thus invented this outlandish conclusion. This is the message of the devil, calling evil good, and good evil. Bible Reading: Philemon 1-Hebrews 3:19 Scripture Memory:…
Mark 3:29 This is that spirit of antichrist that even now works in this world. These men were rejecting the evidence supplied by the Holy spirit that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. It is this great sin that Jesus speaks of here. Repentance brings about forgiveness for all of the sins one might…
Mark 3:28 Jesus here enters upon a very important teaching of Scripture. Though we might think that this great expression of available forgiveness is a departure from Old Testament teaching, this is not the case. Actually, the Old Testament allows for a great measure of forgiveness for the repentant, as does the entire Word of…
Mark 3:27 Jesus could, and does, bind the strong man. He has no trouble with that. Bible Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-1 Timothy 4:16 Scripture Memory: Jude 1:24 “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,” Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you.…
Mark 3:26 Of course, Satan does have an end. But, he will not go willingly. He will fight tooth and nail against it. Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 Thessalonians 2:17 Scripture Memory: Jude 1:23 “And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” Prayer: Heavenly Father,…
Mark 3:25 Indeed, it is the constant occupation of the devil to divide houses so that they may fall. He knows how important unity is, so he would not want his house divided. Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-1 Thessalonians 3:13 Scripture Memory: Jude 1:22 “And of some have compassion, making a difference:” Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you…
Mark 3:24 You have to love the simple reasoning of Christ. And yet, few were able to argue with these religious men because of the inanity of their thinking. Though the truth is very straightforward, it is not easy for the sin-filled heart to accept. Bible Reading: Philippians 4:1-Colossians 2:23 Scripture Memory: Jude 1:21 “Keep yourselves…
Mark 3:23 Satan always works for his own benefit. It would be of no use to Satan to cast out his own followers, the demons. The scribes were so jealous of the popularity of Christ, and so unwilling to accept the truth, that they turned to ignorant rantings to discredit the Lord. Bible Reading: Philippians 1:1-3:21…
Mark 3:22 These men needed some kind of explanation for the authority of Christ. He was too much to be seen as only a man, so they had to solve that dilemma. Not being willing to concede to Christ’s teaching, they invented an excuse. Beelzebub is another way to say Satan. Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6:24 Scripture…
Mark 3:21 News got around to the acquaintances of Jesus who had known him since his early years. They heard of the nature of his ministry, and came to the conclusion that this was not the person they all knew. Thus, he must have lost his mind. So, they attempt to ‘help’ him by going…