Mark 3:1-19

Jesus intentionally heals a man on the Sabbath to show it is okay.  The Pharisees reject him and plot with their enemies, the Herodians, how to get rid of Jesus.  Jesus is popular and continues healing many.  He appoints twelve disciples, to be with Him, preach and heal.

Application

• There are times to do something that you know will make others mad.  If you are in the right and the issue is big enough, you should be mad back, as Jesus was here.
• The first purpose of Jesus choosing twelve was for the them to be with Him.  If we are to be faithful in deed, doing things for Jesus, we first must spend time with Him, getting to know Him in the Word.