MARK 3 Verse 1-5 For years – one hand with which to eat One hand to feel the pain of double work One hand with which to embrace and touch One hand limiting his usefulness – Then Jesus spoke – And instant healing and therapy – on the Sabbath.
Verse 6-12 From many places – wanting people Needy, their infirmities making them one – A great multitude – then as now – unclean. Unclean spirits with right words – Then Jesus healed – Putting to silence the power of darkness.
Verse 13-19 From different walks – twelve men came at His call To be with Him, and learn, and be sent – the same today – Appointed: not free lances on their own with personal agendas – Men to represent the Master, and then as now, to herald His coming. Then Jesus ordained – Not the ordinances of men for position, but of God for service.
Verse 20-30 From deceptive critics – charges laid by men who deceive – Making money for self in God’s name – blind leaders Binding burdens on blind people – all heading for a deep ditch – Charging Jesus – calling Him lord of the dung heap. Then Jesus challenged – The voice of God silences even the blasphemers.
Verse 31-33 From family – staying away, outside the realm of faith and truth – Calling for Him – needing His favor –claiming His time – not understanding. Others sitting, listening and learning – hearing His words of life – Preparing for the future – a kingdom in their heart – a King has claimed them. Then Jesus explained – A spiritual family commits to doing the will of God.
“O Holy God, the response of people to Thy Son reminds me that people are the same in every age. May I never take any one or any situation for granted as I learn that my Lord responded even to His critics in words they could easily understand. I want to be like Him in this way. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”