Lesson 3 Review: Controversies

Introduction

Memory Text: “And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath’ ” (Mark 2:27, 28, NKJV).

The teaching of Jesus in the temple is a supernatural difference of what the religious leaders of times could not understand, when Jesus was faced with questions Jesus answered every question correctly.

what does it mean ''The Son of Man is the Lord of the Sabbath''? 

when talking about the son of man as the Lord of the Sabbath, it's a confessing statement as Jesus the commander and the originator of worship who instruct every human for genuine service.

And Jesus saw their Faith, how can our faith be visible for everyone to see? 

when Jesus was crowded with friends and disciples, the sick man could not see Jesus but rather than going back as they came they opened up the roof top and sent the sick man to Jesus and that was the expression of Faith in Jesus.

What lessons can we learn from Jesus' calling of His disciples?

There were spiritual and physical ideas in calling and making a friend, Jesus didn't select the graduated or the experienced ones. Whosoever, Jesus called he qualified them for the service. This means man may neglect us but God is willing to partner with us if we make ourselves available.

What was the Pharisees mindset towards the Sabbath?

In the ancient times during and before the ministry of Jesus the wrong ideas of Sabbath worship were wide spread, but Jesus gave out the proper instant of worship, though the Pharisees were against Him (Jesus) yet He prevails.

What is the unpardonable sin, and what does that mean to us?

Our God is a God of Love and mercy but not to be taken for granted, when Jesus warning against blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, he was referring to denying the power of God's grace that plead for human guilts. In a way, it means neglecting the warning spirit of God over sin.

Read Mark 3:31-35, Was Jesus Neglecting His family members?

No, of course not. Jesus looking around at people who are willing to hear and learn about the keys to unlock the door of heavenly kingdom called them brothers and sisters and mothers. Jesus was about His Father's business and He came for all.

In conclusion,

We are living in the darkest hour of earth's history where Controversies arise and we know the champions of this conflict with good is the host of darkness. Jesus experienced difficulties in His earthly ministry, we too may experience the same, but we glorify Glory for overcoming the devil on our behalf, may this victory be ours indeed in Jesus' name.