And he cured many who were ill with various diseases, and expelled many demons, and would not let the demons speak, because they knew him. Mark 1:34 (Byington) One may get a warm feeling when considering the mystery of angels. But what sensation comes over us when we talk of demons? Even in religious circles... Continue Reading →
He Took Her Hand and the Fever Left
And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. Mark 1:31 (KJV) What a beautiful scene is portrayed here. Simon´s mother-in-law is suffering in bed with a fever when Jesus and the disciples come into the house. When He hears that... Continue Reading →
Jesus Recognized
“What have you to do with us, Jesus, you Nazarene? Have you come to destroy us? I know you, I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” Mark 1:24 (Byingtons) Jesus had just begun His ministry. People had not yet had time to get to know His message or word to get around... Continue Reading →
They Were Astonished
And they were astounded at his teaching: For he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes. Mark 1:22 (ASV) How many times have we listened to a message from a well-intended speaker, but just could not get worked up about what that person was saying? Perhaps we were able to sit through... Continue Reading →
Fishers of Men
So Jesus said to the: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.¨ Mark 1:17 (New World Translation) What does it mean; “Fishers of Men?” Why would Jesus want to take men who sought and gathered fishes and change their direction towards men and women? What is there to catch? All the... Continue Reading →
Come After Me!
So Jesus said to the: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.¨ And at once they abandoned their nets and followed him. Mark 1:17-18 (New World Translation) Have you ever wondered what our reaction would have been that day if you and I were there and heard those words? Would we... Continue Reading →
The Time
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:15 (KJV) Finally God´s great plan had reached that crucial point after an allotted period had run its due course. Jesus was here to announce that God and His kingdom were within reach. This... Continue Reading →
Angels Cared for Him
And he was in the wilderness forty days being tempted of Satan; And he was with the wild beasts; And the angels ministered unto him. Mark 1:13 (ASV) Have you ever seen an angel of God? If you haven´t, do you believe that you could see one if you were in the right place at... Continue Reading →
The Wilderness of Temptation
And he was in the wilderness forty days being tempted of Satan; And he was with the wild beasts; And the angels ministered unto him. Mark 1:13 (ASV) There He was, Jesus was led into the wilderness by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He was sent away from the comfort and assistance of friends... Continue Reading →
