Some believe that sick people are being punished because of their sin. And that is what the crowd assumed when they brought this man, blind from birth, to Jesus. It must have been sin by him or sin by his…
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Hear the Word of God and Follow It
Jesus continues to teach his followers, inviting them to come to him, to find rest in him. He teaches Martha, the one that is given to hospitality and is serving them all, that she too can let go of some…
I Will Follow You Wherever You Go
It is nearly time for Jesus to be taken up but for now, the crowds are still gathering and he is still teaching and healing. He sets himself to go to Jerusalem. At first, he had sent his disciples only…
So That We Do Not Give Offense
Jesus is well into his earthly ministry and is teaching his disciples at every turn. Yes, he says, pay the taxes. No, he says don’t prevent anyone from operating in my name, even if they aren’t part of our group.…
This is My Beloved Son. Listen to Him!
Jesus takes three of the apostles with him to pray, they are tired and sleep and wake to she Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah. Jesus tells them “Get up and do not be afraid” and Peter says lets make…
Who Do You Say That I Am
Jesus warns his disciples to “beware the leaven of the Pharisees” and we know this was their teachings, the traditions of men that entangle people in works to be saved. But Marks gospel also mentions “the leaven of Herod” and…
Explain This Parable To Us
The crowds are following Jesus and being healed. And the Pharisees and scribes come looking to accuse Jesus, but not him directly, his disciples. “Why don’t they follow the traditions of the elders?”. And Jesus responds strongly with Why do…
The One Who Believes Has Eternal Life
At the end of a very long day and after they had fed the five thousand, you might think Jesus would be looking for a place to sleep. But no, he sends the disciples off across the Sea of Galilee.…
You Give Them Something to Eat
When we read these passages, the focus is almost always on the feeding of the five thousand and this was certainly a notable miracle. But there were several other things going on. John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod leaving…
He Sent Them Out to Proclaim the Kingdom of God
Jesus was going from town to town teaching, preaching and healing. Crowds of people followed and he saw their great need, not just the sickness and disease, but they were “weary and dejected”. Jesus was moved by compassion and summoned…
Have Mercy On Us Son of David
Two blind men recognize the power of God working through Jesus and follow him home, into the house until he heals them. But there are others that don’t know him, yet he still reaches out to heal at the pool…
Come Out of the Man
The crowds had been thronging Jesus and He tells his disciple, lets go to the other side (of the sea of Galilee). When they arrive, a demon possessed man comes to meet him and he speaks to the demon “saying…
He Was Speaking the Word to Them
As we continue through the parables that Jesus spoke to the crowds, it says in Mark 4:33 (LEB) And with many parables such as these he was speaking the word to them, as they were able to hear it. Jesus…
The Mysteries of the Kingdom of God
Crowds continued to press in on Jesus, and he taught them. Now though, He begins to speak to them in parables. The parables weren’t to keep the things of Gods kingdom hidden, but to identify the people that cared enough…