In this context Jesus is dealing with a group of "religious leaders" who are plotting to destroy him! In fact, they never asked a question to learn, they simply asked questions so they could accuse Him! Why? Because their hearts were hardened by foolish beliefs. They actually believed that they could "earn" their way to heaven by keeping the law of Moses. They were experts in keeping the letter of the law (or at least their interpretation of it).
Jesus, on the other hand, was about restoring us to a relationship with God. Just like in chapter 9, Jesus quotes the prophet Hosea, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice". Jesus was all about living his live obediently to God and demonstrating God's love and character by pouring out His love and mercy on everyone in need. He called people to a renewed relationship with God, not a religious activity that was absent of relationship.
It was in this context that the religious leaders continued to commit the "unpardonable sin"; blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. What were they doing? They were rejecting God! Not only were they rejecting Him, they were accusing Him of being a son of Satan. The poster of their heart was to reject Jesus. Jesus said earlier, "anyone who is not with Me is against Me". Since Jesus is the only way to God, anyone who rejects Jesus commits the "unpardonable sin".
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