As Jesus interacts with the leper, so he does with us. When we humbly come to him, his holiness overpowers our uncleanness and he takes our place as the one put outside of the camp.

At this point in Mark, we have found Jesus to be the incognito Christ whose primary mission from the Father was to preach the truth of the glorious kingdom that even reigns over demons and sickness. And he effortlessly overpowers and expels all demons and sickness he engages, while refueling and re-centering in significant times of prayer with the Father.

Jesus Christ possesses full authority over all.  His teaching and commands over the spiritual realm both describe and demonstrate his divine power.

As Jesus calls the first of his disciples, we see the basics of how he calls all of his followers. He calls. We obey.

The long-awaited King has finally arrived and there is only one rightful response--- to repent and believe.

The Father has authoritatively spoken now through his Son who He has always deeply loved and has made effectively and sufficiently made this known to all the world.

As we begin the book of Mark, we see John the Baptist introducing the true substance of the the faith that was promised from old, Jesus. John baptized with water, but Jesus would baptize with the Spirit of God.

The aim of our testimony and instruction to our next generation and generations beyond is the maximization of their worship, so our instruction goes beyond teaching facts to the appeal to their hearts to love and adore the God of Glory. And they must do the same.

Spiritual Origins is a treasure of revered worship, not a field of debate,....something only God knows and reveals. We are to learn, embrace and meditate on this source of joy and help others do the same.