Mark 3: The Twelve Apostles
Why were the Pharisees closely watching Jesus? What were they hoping to see?
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To what extent was Jesus aware of the Pharisees presence and what their motives were?
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If Jesus could have healed the man with the withered hand on some other day, why did he heal on the Sabbath and anger the people?
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Why were the Pharisees so furious that they would plot to kill Jesus?
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What was there about Jesus’ ministry that drew a crowd from faraway places?
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If Jesus was in a boat, some distance from the shore, how did he heal the sick?
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Why did people with evil spirits fall before Christ instead of running from him?
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By what criteria did Jesus appoint only these twelve disciples? What qualified them to do what he sent them to do?
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At the time Judas was appointed, did Jesus know he was the one who would betray him? Why?
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How could a house become so packed that his family or friends would say Jesus had lost touch with reality?
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What motivated religious leaders to claim that Jesus’ power source was satanic?
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If Satan casting out Satan is an absurdity, what would make people gullible for that claim?
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What was Jesus talking about when he referred to the strong man, his house, and his property?
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What is “speaking evil of the Holy Spirit”? Why can’t that be forgiven?
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How can some people be more a part of our “family” than blood relatives?