In this text, we see two different reactions to the message and the work of Christ. His family reacted with misunderstood embarrassment, and the scribes with dangerous rejection. We should learn from both reactions and consider Christ’s solemn warning about the unforgivable sin-blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

I. Misunderstood Embarrassment

II. Dangerous Rejection
A. The Poor Logic of their Claims
B. The Dangerous Rejection of Christ

III. Solemn Warning
A. What Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is not
B. What Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is

IV. Triumphant Hope