Epikos Church Sermons

Jesus' Family


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This message tackles one of the most misunderstood passages in Mark 3—the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit—by using the literary structure of a "Markan sandwich" to reveal the text's true focus. While addressing concerns about the unforgivable sin (explaining it as either denying Christ until death or the scribes' specific accusation that Jesus worked by Satan's power), pastor Mark shows how these verses actually answer a bigger question: Who's in the family of God? Jesus's powerful response—that He has bound the strong man (Satan) and is plundering his house—demonstrates His authority to free people from spiritual oppression. The surprising inclusion of Jesus's own family thinking He was "out of His mind" reminds us that even those closest to Jesus experienced doubt. The central invitation is clear: stop being merely a fan of Jesus and become part of His family through saving faith and obedience.
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