From Mark 1, we learn about the immediacy of Christmas. Jesus is the Person of Christmas – the Savior who is God & man. He exercises the power of Christmas – God's scripture & healing. He will return, and it is imminent. Therefore, we should remember the point of Christmas – to follow Him and fish for people.

From Mark 1, we learn about the immediacy of Christmas. Jesus is the Person of Christmas – the Savior who is God & man. He exercises the power of Christmas – God's scripture & healing. He will return, and it is imminent. Therefore, we should remember the point of Christmas – to follow Him and fish for people.

Paralambano is a fairly common term, but it is rarely employed the way Mark & John use it. In their rendering, paralambano indicates "reception" of something or someone. The poor reception of Jesus is depicted along with the religious people who receive rules instead of their rightful Ruler. By contrast, Jesus receives His own death, opening the way for His eternal reception of all who trust Him.

Paralambano is a fairly common term, but it is rarely employed the way Mark & John use it. In their rendering, paralambano indicates "reception" of something or someone. The poor reception of Jesus is depicted along with the religious people who receive rules instead of their rightful Ruler. By contrast, Jesus receives His own death, opening the way for His eternal reception of all who trust Him.

The term melei/care is somewhat rare in the Bible, and mostly employed by Mark and John. This little word tells us a great deal about the Person and work of Jesus. Doing so, it speaks quite directly to our Christmas celebrations, stresses, and purpose.

The term melei/care is somewhat rare in the Bible, and mostly employed by Mark and John. This little word tells us a great deal about the Person and work of Jesus. Doing so, it speaks quite directly to our Christmas celebrations, stresses, and purpose.

Paul finishes with the Christian's use of freedom both inside and outside of the redeemed community.

Paul finishes with the Christian's use of freedom both inside and outside of the redeemed community.

Paul warns of ways that the Galatians – and of course all Christians – can remain mired in slavery. He shows how God has provided so that we can instead live free.

Paul warns of ways that the Galatians – and of course all Christians – can remain mired in slavery. He shows how God has provided so that we can instead live free.