1. “The Designs of Opposition” Mark 3:1-12

2.  Do we see a movement in the land where the needs of others are less concerning?  Do we see “normally” opposing groups joining together to “attack” Jesus and His followers?  Is there a sense of “SILENCE” in the culture today about what is right?”  There is a sense of “hard heartedness” ; yet no sensitivity to this condition.

3.  THE OPPORTUNITY TO TOUCH A LIFE: (vs.1-6) (vs.4)  A Man with a need: (But not life threatening or a situation of defensive war) (vs.4)  [The restriction on healings on the Sabbath was for physicians, but not God; so if they saw Jesus as God; it was permitted.] They only saw Jesus as a Physician.  Matthew 10:32-33 (NKJV)

4.  THE OPPOSITIONAL ALLIANCE AGAINST JESUS: (vs.6-12)  Pharisees  Pharisees - opposed Jesus in His practice and preaching:  Herodians  Herodians – opposed Jesus in fear of His authority and claim to be “King”

5.  Simple Ministry: (vs.8-11)  People responded to what HE did for them: (8)  He healed many: (10)  Demon’s declare His Deity: (11)