This week we will see two parallel themes. First, rejection of both Christ and of John the Baptist; then expansion – of Christ’s ministry by delegating his authority to his disciples.
Mark 6 Verse by Verse
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Mark 5 Verse by Verse
Jesus casts out a “Legion” of demons, then heals a woman who is unclean due to chronic bleeding. Finally he raises a 12-year old girl from the dead. Christ’s power extends over demons, sickness and death.
Mark 3 Verse by Verse
Jesus begins to attract more attention, both positive and negative. His family begin to think he is crazy. Religious leaders accuse him of being under demonic influence.
Mark 2 Verse by Verse
Early in his ministry Jesus claims to have authority to forgive sin and calls himself the Lord of the Sabbath. This sounds like blasphemy unless Jesus is actually God.
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