Mark 1:35   And what day of the week would this be? Sunday. We may wonder how many times as Jesus rose on that first day of the week early that he thought about the cross, and the resurrection beyond it.   It is good to note here that, though many people would not be up at…

Mark 1:34   Though there were many miracles performed during the apostle’s ministry, the miracles in the ministry of Christ outshine it all. This is only to be expected. Jesus healed every imaginable disease and had absolute authority over the demonic world.   Here again we have this report that Jesus did not want the demons to…

Mark 1:33   Our modern sentiments in civilized countries today tend to get in the way when we study the Bible. Many people, upon reading this text, balk at the idea that the whole city was actually involved. We have become so cynical and sarcastic, as well as proud, that we think in skewed ways.   If…

Mark 1:32   Very often we will not immediately understand things in Scripture because we are not Jewish. Having heard about Jesus’ miracles, people wanted to come and see him. However, the incident at the synagogue occurred on the same day as this verse. So, it was the Sabbath. Thus, until 6 PM, no one would…

Mark 1:31   We don’t know the exact nature of the fever. But, in any case, it was a miracle for her to be free of it so quickly. Indeed, it seems that, in addition to being healed, she was quite refreshed by the Lord. This is evidenced by her immediate care for the things that…

Mark 1:30   Apparently they didn’t tell him about her right away. Likely they didn’t see any reason to. Though we would think that they would assume he could heal her, that is not necessarily the case. Even the disciples seemed to be slow about realizing the nature of the Christ. They had to learn, just…

Mark 1:29   Apparently Peter and Andrew his brother were originally from Bethsaida (John 1:44), not Capernaum. However, being fishermen, they had likely relocated for business interests. Having the same dwelling would not be strange for brothers, especially if Andrew was still unmarried. Bible Reading: Matthew 10:1-11:30 Scripture Memory: James 5:5 “Ye have lived in pleasure on the…

Mark 1:28   Jesus was quite popular in his early ministry. But he wasn’t worried about popularity. So many famous people will exchange popularity for meaning. Jesus was no fool. Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-9:38 Scripture Memory: James 5:5 “Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day…

Mark 1:27   Why was this so astonishing? Why did they wonder if it was a new doctrine? What were they saying? The answer is actually quite simple. What Jesus had just done, much like his teaching, was done with authority. But, how could he have authority over evil? That is what they were wondering about.…

Mark 1:26   There are occasions where having a good knowledge of Greek can be quite helpful. And why is this? Well though it is possible that the man was here literally ‘torn’ or hurt in some way, that is most likely not the case. A couple of friends you can often turn to for sticky…