Mark opens the story of Jesus's public work, affirming that a close, undistracted alignment with God gives power over the forces that oppose life.

Preaching text: Mark 1: 21-28

Bible for Worship is a weekly introduction to the scripture passage that is likely to be the basis for the sermon on the following weekend. It correlates with the Revised Common Lectionary as it is used at St. Paul.  With Peter A. Pettit, teaching pastor.