Mark 1:44   Jesus told the man to follow the law’s guidelines on this cure. He wanted the man to allow the Jewish officials to pronounce him clean. Then he would be able to share this amazing miracle. There were several who were healed by Christ who failed to listen to his instructions after their healing.…

Mark 1:43   Though often we seem to think that Jesus was trying to hide his miracles, this cannot be construed here. Jesus reminded the man of the law. He was not to simply pronounce himself clean, but to follow the laws governing this disease.   Jesus’ attention to this detail is as remarkable as the miracle…

Mark 1:42   Notice two things here. First, the healing was actually accomplished after Jesus spoke, not after he touched the man. This reminds us that God has reached out to us while in sin. He does not wait for us to be better than we ever were to make contact. No, he reaches out to…

I have been quite sick at my stomach today. I hope to resume blogging tomorrow. God bless!

Mark 1:41   We are told here that Jesus was deeply moved. And why? Well, there are many feelings that Jesus probably felt because of this man’s mentioning his willingness as a factor. Remember, the desire of God above all else is worship. Though that seems selfish, it is not. This is because God deserves worship.…

Mark 1:40   This healing comes fairly early on in Jesus’ ministry. Thus, the man had likely not heard whether Jesus had healed leprosy or not. For this man to even come to Jesus was a bold step. Because there were so many regulations in the law regarding leprosy, it had come to be seen as…

Mark 1:39   Early in his ministry Jesus was able to preach in the synagogues. Later, the crowds were large, and needed more space. But, more than this, the Jewish leaders did not want him in the synagogues. In spite of this resistance, the region of Galilee was well covered by the Lord. Bible Reading: Mark 3:1-4:41…

Mark 1:38   Jesus begins here helping his disciples understand the nature of the message. He tells them he wants to go elsewhere and preach the gospel. He says this is why he had come. He would not stay in one place, but he would go to other towns and preach the truth.   This is very…

Mark 1:37   Though everyone should seek the Savior, the words of the disciples on this occasion were likely intended to refer to a smaller group of people. Notice that the word ‘men’ is in italics in the KJV. Italics in this translation are added for clarity, but are not in the original.   What is happening…

Mark 1:36   We might well ask ourselves how it is that Simon and his friends were able to follow Christ if he went off by himself. However, the words ‘follow after’ come from a Greek term that includes the idea of conducting a search.   So, being at least somewhat familiar with the Lord, the groups…