The Unpardonable Sin
Mark 3:20-35

I) People may think we’re ___________ when we follow God

II) And some will ___________ us

     A) Beelzebul means “Lord prince” or “Lord of the __________”

     B) It became another name for ____________

     C) Satan means “______________”

III) Jesus defends himself by using a ____________

IV) Parables both _____________ and obfuscate

V) Jesus’ first illustration is pretty _____________

     A) It wouldn’t make sense for Satan to fight __________

     B) Satan has ______________

     C) But his minions are being _______________!

     D) Which means Jesus is _____________ than Satan!

VI) But His next words are more ______________!

     A) And very ______________

     B) Sinning against the Spirit is an eternal sin 
        (______________)

     C) But what can that mean, since sin is _____________!

          1) David was forgiven of _________ and adultery

          2) Peter was forgiven of ____________

          3) The prodigal was forgiven of ________, disrespect,
             and sinful living

          4) Paul was forgiven of trying to destroy the 
             ___________

          5) Forgiveness is possible for anything when you
             ____________!

     D) Some believe that the “unpardonable” sin could only 
        happen when _________ was on the earth

     E) But the key is understanding that the ____________ 
        ministry continues today

     F) The unpardonable sin is refusing the Spirit’s call for 
        _____________

VII) Jesus’ encounter with His family suggests the ________

     A) Earthly family is ______________

     B) But the connection with our spiritual family should be 
        even ___________

     C) Which comes as a result of our repentance and __________
        (doing the will of God)