Monthly Archives: August 2015
the old ways and the new Lord
Mark 2:23-28 23 Then he happened to be passing by the grain fields on one of the Sabbaths, and his disciples began to make their way along while plucking the heads of grain. 24 So the Pharisees were saying to … Continue reading
the old ways and the new wine
Mark 2:18-22 18 And the disciples of John and the Pharisees are fasting; and they are coming and saying to him, “Why are the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fasting, but your disciples are not fasting?” … Continue reading
choosing patients
Mark 2:13-17 13 And He went out again beside the sea; and all the crowd was coming for themselves to him, and he was teaching them. 14 While passing by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the … Continue reading
beyond healing
Mark 2:9-12 9 “Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are being forgiven’; or to say, ‘Get up, and pick up your stretcher and walk ‘? 10 “But in order that you[1] may know that the Son … Continue reading
the scandal of forgiveness
Mark 2:5-8 5 So Jesus, after seeing their faith,[1] says to the paralytic “Child, your sins are being forgiven.” 6 But some of the scribes were sitting there and questioning[2] in their hearts, 7 “Why is he speaking like this? … Continue reading
faith and inner dialog
Mark 2:5-8 5 So Jesus, after seeing their faith,[1] says to the paralytic “Child, your sins are being forgiven.” 6 But some of the scribes were sitting there and questioning[2] in their hearts, 7 “Why is he speaking like this? … Continue reading
when friends let you down
Mark 2:1-4 1 And days after coming again into Capernaum, it was heard that he was at home. 2 So many were gathered, resulting in no more room, not even at the door, and he was speaking the word to … Continue reading
worst kept secret
Mark 1:40-45 40 Then a leper came to him, appealing to[1] him [and kneeling], and saying that “if you are willing,[2] you are able to clean me for yourself.” 41 And after being moved with compassion, by extending his hand … Continue reading
elsewhere
Mark 1:35-39 35 Then, early in the morning while it was still dark, Jesus got up, got out, and went away to a deserted place. He was praying[1] there also. 36 Simon and the ones with him searched diligently for … Continue reading
reaching the whole city
Mark 1:32-34 32 So, Later, after the sun had set, they were bringing to him all the ones who are sick[1] and the ones who are demon possessed. 33 And the whole city was there, because they have been gathered … Continue reading
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