"The True Family of Jesus" Mark 3:31-35 by Michael Reed (Click Here to Listen)

A wonderful blessing in life is to have a loving, supportive family,  Where husband and wife truly love one another where parents and children truly support one another. Such families are becoming increasingly rare. Complicated by cohabitation before marriage, divorce after marriage, eventually death. Children suffering from parents who don't love each other, who don't care for them. But there is a Family, where love and support is available to everyone where the relationships need never end. We are reminded of this wonderful Family in our text (Mk 3:31-35), in which Jesus uses the occasion of His earthly family seeking to talk with Him to make the point about His "true family".

"The Unforgivable Sin" Mark 3:22-30 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

On this occasion Jesus mentioned an "unforgivable sin..." Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit for which there is no forgiveness. These words are troubling to many, who wonder if they have committed this "eternal sin" that "never has forgiveness". What is that sin, and can it be committed today? Jesus said there are at least three things we need to keep in mind in regards to this sin, which are the topic of today's lesson. Just a hint, I believe all sins are "unforgivable" unless we repent and therefore all sin are forgivable if we repent.

"REFLECTION ON JOY" Romans 14:17 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

A virtue worthy of reflection is that of joy. Many Christians appear to fall short in experiencing such joy. It is often apparent as they go about their daily living and it frequently carries over into our worship. In this lesson I want to help us to understand two things; What is Joy? How can Christians be filled with it?

"THE FAMILY OF JESUS" Mark 3:20-21 by Michael Reed (Click Here To Listen)

The ministry of Jesus in Galilee certainly drew the attention of many, it also drew the attention of His physical family. Who were concerned about what they had been hearing. They sought to take custody of Him, for they questioned His sanity (Mark 3:21).  The reaction of His family is interesting however somewhat understandable.