Mark 3: Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. 21 When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”

Mark 3: And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.”

Mark 3: So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

Mark 3: If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come.

Mark 3: In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house.

Mark 3: Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”

Mark 3: He said this because they were saying, “He has an impure spirit.”

Mark 3: Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside looking for you.”

Mark 3: “Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked.

Mark 3: Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”

Beware of Son Screen Mark 3:20-35 Larry Cline – Hardin Valley Church of Christ – 9/21/2014

1.His own family says He is crazy.  “Take charge” is a word Mark uses 7 times in his gospel to refer to someone being arrested.  Jesus’ prophecy is coming true. ( Matthew 10:36)

2.The scribes say, He is possessed by Beelzebub.  “Historically” He is tough to explain.  You would think His family and the spiritual leaders would have been the very groups to recognize Jesus.

Mark 3: And He called them to Himself and began speaking to them in parables, "How can Satan cast out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 If a house is divided against

itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 If Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but he is finished! 27 But no one can enter the strong man's house and plunder his property unless he first binds the strong man, and then he will plunder his house.

28 Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"-- 30 because they were saying, "He has an unclean spirit."

Mark is reminding us that there is a war going on!  the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. (I John 3:8 )

Notice a couple of implications:  There is unity in the kingdom of evil.  No one can cast out demons unless he is stronger than their prince.

Hebrews 2: Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.

There is a war going on… You & I are at STAKE!

28 "Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"– (Mark 3:28-19 )

 Because they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.”  Imperfect tense  It’s what they always said… “He works for the devil”

You were meant to learn something!

When they saw Jesus drive out demons they should have known: 1.Who He was. 2.What side He was on. They had Son Screen

1.Be Watchful because satan is real.  What does Jesus think?

2.Judgment is Certain!  Why would there be an eternal sin if judgment wasn’t real?  You can’t remain neutral!

3.Be Joyful and know victory is near!

4.Be Faithful… Jesus is Lord!  When you say Jesus is Lord & let Him govern your life… to some you are the fanatic!

Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed"; and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. (I Corinthians 12:3 )