Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
The Unavoidable Claim of Jesus
Mark 3:20-35
Pastor Jason Carlson
Mark 3:20-35
Who is this Jesus?
1. Some called him a lunatic (v. 20-21)
“’Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?’ And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them.” Luke 2:49-50
1 Corinthians 1:18
“The simple record of three short years of Christ’s active life has done more to regenerate mankind than any other influence that has ever been felt on earth.” – William Lecky
“(Jesus’) name is not so much written as ploughed into the history of the world.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
2. Some called him a liar (v. 22-30)
Psalm 24:1
John 12:31
2 Corinthians 4:4
1 John 5:19
1 John 3:8b
Isaiah 49:24-25
Revelation 20:10
1 John 1:9
Isaiah 5:20
Acts 13:38-39
3. Some called him Lord (v. 31-35)
Mark 1:15
John 6:28-29
Romans 6:23
Romans 10:9-11
John 1:11-13
John 14:6
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. Lunatic? Liar? Lord? Are there other options when it comes to Jesus? What do you think?
2. Have you considered Jesus’ invitation to be a part of God’s family?
Questions for discussion:
1. What would you say to the charge that Jesus was mentally disturbed or “out of his mind”?
2. How did Jesus use both logic and scripture to counter the scribes’ accusation against him?
3. Have you ever struggled with the idea of the “unforgivable sin”? What is that sin? What is our assurance against it?
4. What is required of someone to become a part of Jesus’ family?
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