Mark 3:20   Keep in mind that they were inside a house at the time as the previous verse tells us. So, it was so crowded, and people were monopolizing their time to such an extent, that they were unable to eat. Bible Reading: Galatians 3:1-5:26 Scripture Memory: Jude 1:17 “But, beloved, remember ye the words which…

Mark 3:19   Being written after the fact the true character of Judas was revealed. At the time, however, it would not have been known. Indeed, it seems safe to assume that Judas was no less familiar with and close to Christ than any other, and yet, he became a traitor. Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:1-Galatians 2:21…

Mark 3:18   Many of these men we know very little about. However, each of them were completely committed to Christ. These were the elite among Jesus’ followers. Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-11:33 Scripture Memory: Jude 1:15 “To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which…

Mark 3:17   You can see the personal touch here. Jesus is a real person, with a sense of humor and all. He names these two brothers appropriately, picking up on their temperament. Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7:16 Scripture Memory: Jude 1:14 “And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh…

Mark 3:16   So, in the case of Peter, do not get confused. His name at birth was Simon, a traditional Hebrew name. Jesus then gave him another name, Cephas, which was likely Aramaic. Peter only comes indirectly in that it is the Greek translation of the Aramaic Cephas. So, quite possibly, Peter was not actually…

Mark 3:15   What we have here is actually the conference of authority. Though power is involved, authority is what is required for these men to be able to do these things. For, indeed, it would not be by their own power or authority that any such thing would take place. For those who would say…

Mark 3:14   Jesus selects a certain group of twelve. The number seems to be by design to parallel the twelve tribes of Israel. This is not to mimic the law, but to signify the importance of this new gospel age that was to dawn with the return of Christ to the Father. Of course, he knew…

Mark 3:13   He goes into the mountain for privacy. He can their have a meeting with only those he chooses. This shows us the very public nature of his ministry in that he had to resort to this for privacy. And yet it also reveals the private side of it as well in that he…

Mark 3:12   Jesus had no interest in being reported by unclean spirits. Their knowledge of him would in no way help his message. Those today who seek to verify their ministry by means of the word of demons are false teachers. The light does not need the darkness to succeed. Bible Reading: Romans 16:1-1 Corinthians 2:16…

Mark 3:11   Make no mistake about it, the devil knows exactly who his enemy is. Though there are many people in our day who do not believe in a ‘devil’, this works only to his advantage. He is not the dark and twisted gargoyle that some portray him as, but a beautiful, intelligent, and very…