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3:28 "Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter; 3:29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"-3:30 for they had said, "He has an unclean spirit." 3:31 Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. 3:32 A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, "Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you." 3:33 And he replied, "Who are my mother and my brothers?" 3:34 And looking at those who sat around him, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers! 3:35 Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother."
Focus Questions 1. What meaning does the word "demon" have for us today? 2. What do you think motivated Jesus' family to visit him? 3. What are the strengths of "family" as an image for the church? 4. How do you discern God's will for your life, and let God guide the choices you make? Next Week: Mark 4:26-34 Trees & Seeds