Title: Be Sure Like Jesus
Text: Mark 3:20-35
When you do the right thing, you will face opposition
- Genesis 39 – Joseph and Potiphar’s wife
- Acts 16:16-24 Paul in Philippi
- John 15:18-25 “The world hates the disciples”
Jesus was sure what He was about: Mark 5
- Some called Him crazy
- Defied normal convention – attracting crowds, couldn’t eat.
- Some attributed his actions to dangerous or wicked origins or purposes
Jesus challenged both claims: Mark 5
- Redefines relationships and priorities: v 31-34
- Calmly sets out the facts: v 23-30
- Leaves ego out of it (Mt. 12:32, Luke 12:10)
- Gives sufficient warning to where the real danger lies. Jude 9, Romans 12:19