Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

And a big shout-out today to Michael Forte from Astoria, OR. Michael, thank you for being a part of this movement through Project23. You are making a difference for the Gospel. This one’s for you.

Today, we’re looking at Mark 3:28-30:

“Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—for they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” — Mark 3:28-30

This text contains one of the most sobering statements Jesus ever made.

He begins with an incredible promise: “All sins will be forgiven… even blasphemies.” There’s real hope in that. No sin is too big for God to redeem. No past is too messy.

But it’s followed by a serious warning: “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness.”

So, what is this unforgivable sin?

Understanding the context is key. The religious leaders were witnessing Jesus perform undeniable works of God—and claiming they came from Satan. They weren’t confused. They were willfully rejecting the truth. They were crediting the Spirit’s power to the enemy himself.

That’s not simple disbelief—it’s deliberate rejection. Persistent hardness. A refusal to acknowledge the Spirit’s witness about Jesus.

This warning isn’t for the tender believer who fears they've lost salvation. It’s a line drawn for those whose hearts have completely closed themselves off to the truth—after seeing it clearly. The unforgivable sin isn’t a moment of doubt—it’s a life of denial. It’s not a stumble—it’s a hardened stand.

So if you’re worried you’ve committed the unforgivable sin—you haven’t. That concern is evidence the Spirit is still working on your heart. But this is a warning worth heeding. We need to stay soft to the Spirit at all times. When He convicts—listen. When He draws—respond. Because the longer we resist, the easier it is to grow calloused.

We all have the tendency to slide into judgmentalism and legalism—attitudes that resist the Spirit and reject the grace of the Father and the Son.

So listen when the Spirit calls today. Don’t harden your heart. Keep saying "yes" to the voice of God.

ASK THIS:

1. When has conviction prompted you to respond or resist?
2. What attitudes or beliefs tend to harden your heart against the Spirit?
3. How do you recognize the Spirit’s gentle voice in your daily life?
4. In what areas do you need to say yes to the Spirit’s prompting?

DO THIS:

When the Spirit convicts you today, repent immediately to keep your heart soft.

PRAY THIS:

Father, thank you for forgiving every sin through Jesus. Keep my heart soft to the Spirit and help me say yes when he convicts me. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

Softly and Tenderly.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

And a big shout-out today to Jon David from Evansville, IN. Jon, thank you for being a part of this movement through Project23. You are making a difference for the Gospel. This one’s for you.

Today, we’re looking at Mark 3:27:

But no one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man. Then indeed he may plunder his house. — Mark 3:27

Today’s verse comes right in the middle of a tense moment. Jesus is facing false accusations from the scribes that he’s casting out demons by the power of Satan. And Jesus, in calm authority, responds with a short parable—a one-sentence story packed with power:

“No one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man.”

Jesus isn’t just defending himself with a theoretical example. He’s describing what he came to do. What he is going to do—on the Cross.

In the imagery, the “strong man” represents Satan. The “house” represents this broken, sin-stained world. And the “plunder”? That’s people—souls held captive under the weight of sin and spiritual darkness.

What we discover in this bit of cryptic text is that Jesus didn’t just come to teach, inspire, or heal. He came to invade enemy territory.
To bind the "strong man." To rescue the "plunder" that had been stolen.

That is a bold declaration and a prophetic statement about his mission in one sentence. You see, Jesus doesn't negotiate with darkness as the scribes suggested—he overpowers it.

And he still does.

We don’t fight for victory—we fight from it.

Why? Because the strong man has been bound. Jesus tied him up at the cross and walked out of the tomb three days later with the keys in hand.

So why do you still live like you're a prisoner to sin?

So many believers are still walking around like they’re stuck in the strong man’s house—afraid, anxious, ashamed—when the one who broke in is already leading them out. You are not bound anymore. Sin doesn’t own you. Fear doesn’t rule you. The accuser has been silenced.

So, walk free today. The Stronger Man has come. Live in victory and fight from his victory.

ASK THIS:

1. What does the image of the “strong man” reveal about spiritual conflict?
2. How has Jesus already overcome this enemy?
3. Are there areas where you still feel bound by something Jesus already defeated?
4. What would it look like to walk in freedom this week?

DO THIS:

Name one area where you’ve been living like a prisoner. Declare today that Jesus has already broken that chain—and ask Him for the faith to walk free.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, you are the Stronger One. Thank you for rescuing me from the enemy’s grip. Help me live today like someone who’s truly free. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

Rescue Story.