THE HOUSE THAT CANNOT BE DIVIDED Mark 3:20-26 Rev. Dr. Samuel P. Fernandez PREACHER Regina Irene P. Sarmiento LITURGIST

major in seeing Christ differently based on various denominational and/or differing doctrinal or cultural perspectives.

No unity in spirit. ONLY, viewpoint, and religious mindset.

“And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.” (v.20, KJV) “And when his friends heart of it, they went out to lay hold on him; for they said, He was beside himself.” (v.21, KJV)

The Greek phrase hoi par autou shows that Christ’s mother and brothers came to know the ceaseless activities of Christ.

“And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devil’s casteth he out devils.” (v. 22, KJV)

Apostle Paul used the words “scribe” as an expert in the law. Scribe is the exact synonym for lawyers.

“And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?” (v. 24, KJV) “And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.” (v.25, KJV)

The Scribes, Sadducees, and the Pharisees were the religious leaders of the era. All three groups had their Jewish religious good intentions. All three thought they were all right in their perception, discernment, understanding and moral insight

Christ’s Gospel Gospel of Compassion Gospel of Holiness. Gospel of Grace Gospel of Mercy Gospel of Forgiveness

Christ’s prayer was, “Father, may they be one in us, as you are in me and I am in you.” John 17:21

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind he will accept. When you think of what he has done for you, is this too much to ask? Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.

I give each of you a warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are all parts of his one body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.

God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

but serve the Lord enthusiastically