Reach Out and Be Restored

Mark chapter 3 continues to unfold the growing animosity of the Pharisees towards Christ's Lordship. This section (Vs. 1-6) follows naturally on from the previous account and deals with a further confrontation between Christ and the religious hierarchy over the Sabbath Day. Truth will again collide with man made tradition. God's plan of salvation by grace will collide with man's system of salvation by works. The Lord will heal a man with a paralyzed hand on the Sabbath day, providing a wonderful picture of salvation and the Gospel.