Jesus exposes mere religion as a waste of time as he explains that the problem is not outside of us, but inside. Sin comes from the heart.

Intercession with His Father; Interceding for the Disciples and Interceding for the People

Jesus Rejected by His Acquaintances, Rejected by those who Rejected the Disciples and Rejected by Herod

Jesus raises a dead girl to life. He is our only hope in the face of death

Jesus restores a demon possessed man, showing his power over all of Satan's work

Jesus is with his disciples in the storm, as they fear for their lives. In calming the storm Jesus reveals who he is, and the need for us to see him clearly.

Jesus' Kingdom is meant to be revealed, not hidden (v21-25). The parable of the growing seed (v26-29) shows the Kingdom seed is growing inside people. The parable of the mustard seed (v30-34) shows the Kingdom growing so you can no longer ignore it.

The kingdom of God has been given to those who have come to Christ. The parable teaches us that those who have the kingdom will receive Gods word, accept it and bear fruit.

Jesus is only one who can bind the strong man and claim his people for himself. The mark of those in his family seek to do the will of God.

A man is known by the company he keeps. Jesus not only calls sinners, but eats with them. He is the doctor we all really need.