Church notes - 13th May 2018
Mark 3:20 - 30
Paradoxes
e.g. Pinocchio saying that his nose will grow or killing your grandfather before you were born.
So it was with the Teachers of the Law in attempting to explain how Jesus was able to do what He did.
Mark 2:23 - 3:6
vs 2 - They were looking to accuse Him.
There is a hostile response.
The Parable of the Strong Man
vs 22
They were unwilling to see what Jesus was doing as a good thing. Thus their nonsensical explanation of Beelzebub driving out demons.
vs 27
Revelation 20:10
Jesus has bound Satan. We are on the winning team.
vs3:28
For all who believe in Jesus, everything is forgiven.
Confession and repentance; a lfie changing work.
vs 29
It is not an action, but an attitude.
The absence of contrition and of desire for forgiveness.
Deliberate and ongoing.
Don't resist, step forwards.