CHAPTER 8 :: Interlude for Prayer (Mark 1:21-45) After performing these two miracles—casting out a demon and healing a fever—Jesus prays. His prayer serves as a prelude to “The Lesson of the Loaves” (Mark 6:52), which we will revisit in future teachings. Storybook Peter’s engine raced, thinking, “The crowds are searching for us. We must […]
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CHAPTER 7 :: Authority Over Demons (Mark 1:21-28) Three Sequential Miracles Storybook Peter accompanied Jesus to a synagogue, where Jesus taught with such power that the people were amazed. They knew His authority was supernatural! While they were there, a man suddenly jumped up and shouted at the presence and teaching of Jesus. A spirit
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CHAPTER 6 :: Jesus’ Message: The Message to Repent (Mark 1:14-15) “Jesus came to Galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:14-15). The Calling Jesus initiated His public ministry as the long-expected and God-promised Davidic
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CHAPTER 5 :: The Father at Jesus’ Baptism (Mark 1:9-11) Storybook Peter saw John baptize Jesus and passed his experience on to Mark. Mark might have thought, “What a spectacle that must have been!” The Old Testament scriptures tell us Isaiah’s cry for God to reveal Himself. It read, “Oh, that You would rend the
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