Mark 3:10 Jesus’ withdrawal from the crowd was also partially for their safety. The wording here indicates that their may have been some frenzied activity surrounding him, which would lead to people being hurt, not helped. Bible Reading: Romans 9:1-11:36 Scripture Memory: Jude 1:7 “Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like…
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Mark 3:9 We find ourselves again asking, what is he worried about? What does this mean? Jesus did not want to be taken by the crowd. Mobs of people have a mind of their own and generally do very unwise things. Jesus didn’t want to have to protect himself on this occasion. Those who needed…
Mark 3:8 Many of these followers were looking to see more miracles. But, we must not think that this would be the only reason for people to follow him. Some were genuinely looking for the Messiah. Others were checking out his teaching, hoping that he would help overthrow the Roman empire. Still others were just…
Mark 3:7 Jesus purposely avoided certain locations at certain times. This does not mean he was afraid of the Jewish leaders. But, instead, it shows that there was a specific timing to God’s plan about his crucifixion. The betrayal of Judas was the selected time, not at this early date. Bible Reading: Acts 28:1-Romans 2:29 Scripture…
Mark 3:6 The Herodians here mentioned cannot be easily identified. However, it seems the most likely scenario was that they were a sect of the Sadducees. These had some special connection with Herod, being funded, approved, or simply recognized by him. Herod did see himself as a model Jew, though we was anything but. Bible…
Mark 3:5 Many people would like to tell us that Jesus doesn’t get angry. Well, that’s obviously not the case. What was he angry about? Hardness of heart. What exactly does that mean? Jesus has already given us a good idea of it in the previous verse. These men would rather see the traditional interpretations…
Mark 3:4 This is one of those questions of Jesus that just flabbergasts his detractors. They have no way of responding to this because they don’t want to illustrate their error any further. The obvious answer, and their resistance to it, just shows the evil of their own hearts. Bible Reading: Acts 20:1-21:40 Scripture Memory: Jude…
Mark 3:3 Jesus was evidently teaching, or sitting in a place of prominence. Thus, he asks the man to ‘come forward’ so to speak. Jesus was not interested in a show, but he wasn’t about to avoid this conflict. Most everyone present probably knew the man was there, and to avoid healing him would be…
Mark 3:2 They were purposely waiting to see if Jesus would do anything. This reveals the rebellion in their hearts. They wanted Jesus to slip up, to be caught in something. Why? Jealousy. Ignorance. Worldliness. Their system was finely tuned and perfected, they didn’t want anybody rocking the boat. Bible Reading: Acts 16:1-17:34 Scripture Memory: James 5:20…