Mark 3:1-19

God ordered the Isrealites to obey by use of symbols. He told them they could only eat clean animals, only do certain things. This was because God is holy and distinct, and he wanted his people to also be holy and distinct. The symbols themselves had little meaning, but pointed to what would be the reason for them. Jesus. Jesus is how you become holy. He is the only way to get to God. The pharisees believed no healing should take place on the sabbath, and when they saw Jesus heal, they plotted against Him.  In reality, the whole purpose of the previous belief of not healing on the Sabbath was to please God, yet now that Jesus had arrived, that was fulfilled. Jesus pleased God. Others saw His works and flocked to Him. They as well as the demons they possessed knew Jesus is the son of God. Jesus then appointed the apostles to spread His word. He had come to save us all!