Submitted by Dapedersen on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 19:54
3:35 Mark “Whoever does God's will is my brother and sister and mother.“ (NIV)
Jesus in healing people with a crowd outside the house where He is staying. When told that His mother and brothers were outside to see Him, Jesus responded with this verse. He is not distancing Himself from them but rather He is being more inclusive to the rest of us. If we trust in God and believe that Jesus died for our sins, then we are part of the family of God. What an amazing gift that is for us. We have close family all over the world!
3:25 Mark “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.“ (NIV)
Jesus talked about kingdoms and countries… now He talks to us about home and families. He stresses that we must have a unity in our spirit. He wants us to have peace and harmony in our homes. With such love and lots of prayer, those families can withstand any trials or problems which may come their way. Today, make it a point to say “I love you!” to each of your family members (and extended family, too). Let His love work through you to bring unity of spirit to all whom you love.
3:24 Mark “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.“ (NIV) 3:04 Mark “Then Jesus asked them, "Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?" But they remained silent.“ (NIV) 2:27 Mark “Then he said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” “ (NIV) 2:17 Mark “On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."” (NIV) 2:11 Mark “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!” (NLT) 1:45 Mark “But the man went and spread the word, proclaiming to everyone what had happened. As a result, large crowds soon surrounded Jesus, and he couldn’t publicly enter a town anywhere. He had to stay out in the secluded places, but people from everywhere kept coming to him." (NLT) 1:41 Mark “Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!”" (NLT)
Leprosy was (and is) a terrible disease. In Jesus day, those with leprosy were not allowed near other people. They were outcasts. They were isolated. They had no hope… until Jesus came. Jesus touched them. He healed them. He restored them to society. He can do the same for us today. Ask Him for His tender touch in your life.
1:33 Mark “The whole town gathered at the door to watch." (NLT)
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