“Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died.” Mark 4:5-6

"As he scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it… The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away.” Mark 4:4,15

"They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach, giving them authority to cast out demons.” Mark 3:14-15

“Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach…” Mark 3:14

“Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed. But the man went and spread the word, proclaiming to everyone what had happened.” Mark 1:44-45

“Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” Instantly the leprosy disappeared, and the man was healed.” Mark 1:41-42

“A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said.” Mark 1:40

“A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said.” Mark 1:40

“But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.” So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and casting out demons.” Mark 1:38-39