AI: Allegiance and Identity
A look at Mark 3:20-35, where Jesus is accused by the religious leaders of casting out demons by the power of Satan — and his response about a house divided against itself. This teaching connects that passage to the pull of allegiance and identity in our own political and cultural moment, and to Jesus' redefinition of family: “Whoever does God's will is my brother and sister and mother.” We consider the unforgivable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, what it actually means, and why our ultimate allegiance and identity must be found in Christ rather than in a party, brand, or cause. A call to unity in the church even amid a divided culture.