No family is perfect... although there was one family with a perfect family member... Jesus' family. In Mark 3 we see that although Jesus was perfect, His family was not. The Holy Family was wholly like our families, flawed and subject to intense family storms. In this text we see Jesus' mother and brothers wrongly assess Jesus' sanity and try to take control over Him. As we explore this text, we will be challenged to see that we try to control Jesus as well, remolding him in our image and creating a tamer Jesus who is more in step with our culture. But the real Jesus will have none of this. His true disciples and family are those who embrace who He is and allow Him to change them!

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Theme Verse – John 16:33
I have said these things to you,
that in me you may have
peace. In the world you will
have tribulation. But take heart; I
have overcome the world.

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Series Outline – Handling…
• Disappointments
• Temptations
• Betrayal
• Financial Storms
• Extreme
Pressure
• Health Crises
• Family
Storms

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TEXT
Mark 3:20-21

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First Question
What brought Jesus’ family
members to the conclusion
that he was “out of his
mind”?

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What brought Jesus’ family members
to the conclusion that he was “out of
his mind”?
1. The out of control
crowds.

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What brought Jesus’ family members
to the conclusion that he was “out of
his mind”?
2. Jesus’ constant
goading of the
religious leaders.

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Proverbs 17
27 The one who has knowledge
uses words with restraint, and
whoever has understanding is
even-tempered. 28 Even fools are
thought wise if they keep silent, and
discerning if they hold their tongues.

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What brought Jesus’ family members
to the conclusion that he was “out of
his mind”?
3. Jealousy and Frayed
Emotions.

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Second Question
What was the goal of
Jesus’ family’s visit?

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TEXT
Mark 3:31-35

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What was Jesus’ family’s goal?
To take control of
Jesus

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Some Practical Lessons
1. Don’t panic when
family storms hit.

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Some Practical Lessons
2. Don’t be ashamed
that you don’t have
a perfect family.

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Some Practical Lessons
3. Listen before you
leap.

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Some Practical Lessons
4. Exercise guidance,
rather than control as
your family members
mature.

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