Mark 3:7-35 (Sermon)

A Growing Divide

1. Reception of Jesus (3:7-19)

a.  Huge crowds followed Jesus (3:7-12)

b. Twelve followed as Jesus’ disciples (3:13-19)

2. Rejection of Jesus (3:20-35)

a.  The scribes misjudged Jesus’ ministry (3:22-30)

b.  Jesus’ family misread His ministry (3:20-21, 31-35)

Question for consideration:

What is an area for me, as a follower of Jesus, to work on to draw close to Him, carry out His purpose & comply with His teachings?