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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Explore the correlation between sin, forgiveness, and love for Jesus in the context of Matthew 12:22-32 and Mark 3:20-30. Discover how Jesus rebukes the religious leaders and condemns blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. A reminder - Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

  3. The Danger of BlasphemyMatthew 12:22-32; Mark 3:20-30 There has been a continuing decline in the relationship between Jesus and the scribes and Pharisees The people are also fickle - they like Jesus’ miracles, but relatively few heed His message to repent

  4. The Danger of BlasphemyMatthew 12:22-32; Mark 3:20-30 There is a direct correlation between the depth of sins forgiven and the depth of love for Jesus

  5. Busy in MinistryMark 3:20-21; Luke 8:1-3 Jesus had returned to His itinerant ministry in Galilee Mark 3:20 Jesus was so busy with the crowd that He did not even have time to eat

  6. Busy in MinistryMark 3:20-21; Luke 8:1-3 Mark 3:21 Jesus’ mother and brothers came down to try and intervene

  7. The Amazed MultitudesMatthew 12:22-23 It was not unusual for Jesus to heal demonized people, but it was to heal a man both mute and blind They are amazed - ejxisthmi / existēmi: “to be so astounded as to be practically overwhelmed”

  8. The Amazed MultitudesMatthew 12:22-23 The people begin to wonder if Jesus is the “Son of David” - a title for the Messiah Their question is stated from the negative because they are afraid of the scribes and Pharisees

  9. An Evil ResponseMatthew 12:24; Mark 3:22 Most of the Jewish religious leaders hated Jesus for many reasons - mostly He was a threat to their power They should have rejoiced, instead they are threatened and make false accusations against Jesus

  10. An Evil ResponseMatthew 12:24; Mark 3:22 Beelzebul is a name used for Satan - arising from Baal worship it means: “Lord of the flies.” They were cowards who accused Jesus surreptitiously

  11. Jesus Rebukes the Religious LeadersMatthew 12:25-30; Mark 3:23-27 Matthew 12:25-26 Their accusation was illogical - Satan would not be divided against himself Matthew 12:27 Their accusation was inconsistent - they approved of their sons casting out demons

  12. Jesus Rebukes the Religious LeadersMatthew 12:25-30; Mark 3:23-27 Matthew 12:28 Their accusation was insurrectionary - Jesus cast out demons by the Spirit of God Matthew 12:29 – Their accusation was inane - Jesus could not cast out Satan unless He was stronger

  13. Jesus Rebukes the Religious LeadersMatthew 12:25-30; Mark 3:23-27 Matthew 12:30 There is no neutral ground - you are either with Jesus or against Him

  14. Jesus Condemns the Religious LeadersMatthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-30 The gospel message is that God “good and ready to forgive” (Psalm 86:5) - through Jesus Christ God does not limit His forgiveness according to severity of the sin - Jesus forgave those who crucified Him

  15. Jesus Condemns the Religious LeadersMatthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-30 The volume of sin does not end of God's merciful forgiveness - even an old wicked man is forgivable The particular kind of sin also does not cancel God's grace in extending forgiveness - David, Saul, Peter, etc You are not beyond the redemption God has made for us in Christ Jesus

  16. Jesus Condemns the Religious LeadersMatthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-30 The exception is blasphemy - defiant irreverence - against the Holy Spirit It is unforgivable because the witness of the Holy Spirit is rejected and the person refuses to repent

  17. Jesus Condemns the Religious LeadersMatthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-30 A person who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be afraid of having done this sin or be convicted of any sin

  18. Jesus Condemns the Religious LeadersMatthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-30 Beware: Grieving the Spirit ➔ Resisting the Spirit ➔ Quenching the Spirit ➔ Having a seared conscience

  19. Conclusions The time to repent is as soon as the Holy Spirit convicts you of your sin (you feel guilty) Non-Christian: Consider the wretched nature of your sin before our Holy God Consider what Jesus did for you on the cross to redeem / forgive you of your sin

  20. Conclusions Christian: Confess your sins as the Holy Spirit convicts to walk in intimacy with Him

  21. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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