Introduction  Misunderstanding (v20-21)  Those we assume to be on the inside, Jesus’ family, misunderstand Him and stand outside.  Rejection (v22-30)  Those who deliberately reject Jesus, place themselves outside of God’s…
Introduction  Picking Corn on the Sabbath Day (2:23-27).  Plotting Murder on the Sabbath Day (3:1-6).  Following Jesus: Then and Now (3:7-12).  Conclusion  There is no law against doing good.  Any…
Introduction  It’s ‘Question Time’ in our passage today, but not in a good way.    Questions of Authority (v1-12)  Action: Jesus heals a paralysed man.  Response: ‘Why does this fellow…
Introduction  A Dangerous Gospel (v1-3).  A dangerous place: the wilderness.  A dangerous message: the Lord is coming!  A dangerous person: Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  God’s Messenger: John the…
Jesus’ healing ministry tells a story—a story of goodness and the redemption of creation. But it also highlights our need to have not only our ears opened and our tongues…