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Gospel of Mark
By the start of chapter 2, Jesus has already amazed the crowds (1:27), gathered his first disciples (1:16-20), healed many people (1:34), preached in many synagogues (1:39), and been forced into secluded places for some rest because “the news about him spread quickly” (1:28). Things move quickly in this book!
We learn something important about Jesus in every event, conversation, and interaction of chapter 2. For example, we learn that Jesus cares about both souls and bodies (verses 1-12). We learn that Jesus invites even the most unlikely people to be his closest friends and followers (verses 13-17). We learn that Jesus uses simple images and ideas to teach important spiritual truths (verses 18-22). And we learn that Jesus was very knowledgable about the ancient Hebrew Scripture (what we now call the Old Testament) and God’s design for how humanity was intended to live and function in the world (verses 23-28).
By the end of chapter 2, Mark has shown us so many different things about Jesus. While each story and episode can be read on its own, it’s important to read the book as a complete unit so that we don’t miss the big-picture themes and the fast moving details that connect it all together.
Mark 2
verses 1-12 (Jesus heals soul & body)
verses 18-22 (old & new)
General Reflection:
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