Mark 3

The Pharisees were more concerned that the letter of the law be kept rather than the intent (vv4-6).
Jesus reputation went before him such that people cam eexpecting miracles (v10) But why did he tell the demons not to declare whom he was? Was it that the time had not yet come for the Son fo God to be revealed?
vv13-34 denotes spiritual family - Jesus gathered the 12: declares unity else the house will fall - then calls his followers mother and brothers.

KEYPOINTS:
1. Right at the beginning of his ministry the Pharisees began plotting against Jesus
EXPECT RESISTANCE FROM THE START
2. The opponents were from the same community
EXPECT RESISTANCE FROM CHRISTIANS
3. The eraly believers strength came from unity
HEAVILY PROMOTE SPIRITUAL FAMILY