Gospel Of Mark Chapter Three

An Endless Hope In The Face Of Hopelessness

Mark Chapter Three

This chapter opens with external and internal problems and closes with eternal precedence. Needless to say, Jesus has every ones attention in spite of the contention. The Chapter of endless hope in the face of a hopeless end.

1. The Fortitude of Jesus - vs.1-6
a. The Miracle Of Jesus - Jesus Is Involved - vs.1-5
b. The Malice Against Jesus - Jesus Is Resolved - vs.5,6

2. The Forwardness of Jesus - vs.7-12
a. He Commits His Disciples - vs.7,9
b. He Converts Many - vs.10
c. He Commands Demons - vs.11,12

3. The Followers Of Jesus - vs.13,19
a. The Number Of Them - vs.13,14
b. The News From Them - vs.14b,15
c. The Names Of Them - vs.16,19

4. The Fighting Against Jesus - vs.20-30
a. His Friends Fought Against Him - vs.21
b. His Foes Fought Against Him - vs.22,30
<> They Used Intimidation - vs.22a ...the scribes...
<> They Used Accusations - vs.22b

5. The Family Of Jesus - vs.31,35
a. His Earthly Family - vs.31,32
b. His Eternal Family - vs.33,35

Nothing was more conspicuous about Christ than the hope He projected. Hope is the driving instinct of the Believer and will always stimulate affection for an unswerving love for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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