Mark 6; 1 Corinthians 12; John 14:12

Mark 5; Colossians 2:15; Number 15:28-40.

The synagogue official displayed his faith publicly, but Jesus brought back the official's daughter in a private manner. Jesus recognized the man's strong faith, and even though he expressed his fears, Jesus reassured him to "only believe." This man's servant may have seen Jesus as a Teacher and the official as well, yet he had great faith, and Jesus reminded him of that.

Mark 4:1-41; Isaiah 6:9, 55:11; Zechariah 4:10

Mark 3; Matthew 13:55-56

In this chapter, we see Jesus healing on the Sabbath, which was unlawful for the Jews of his era. Many people came to Him seeking healing and to receive what He would do for them in their bodies, but many did not come to hear His messages. He selected 12 disciples, who later we see Him sending out in twos to preach and cast out demons. Jesus warned the Pharisees of the unpardonable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is in Jesus, the third part of the Trinity, and Jesus is God in the Flesh, the second part of the Trinity. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is intolerable because He is Holy and part of God inside of those who believe in Jesus as Savior. I urge you to adore, worship, and serve Jesus not for what He can give you, but for who He is. Our worship and service should be sincere, stemming from a genuine desire to honor and serve Him.

Mark 2: 1-28; Matthew 9:9; Deuteronomy 23:25

In this chapter, we see Jesus using his power to forgive sins. He alone, as Master, Rabbi, and Teacher, has come to this earth to forgive sins. He also demonstrated his power of healing by restoring lives to wholeness, giving salvation and healing to the body. Jesus told the scribes that he was the Son of Man or God in the Flesh, the second person of the Trinity. The scribes wanted to avoid seeing Jesus for who He was and what he came to accomplish. Today, I encourage you to come to Jesus and ask for forgiveness of your sins. He will forgive you without hesitation and with arms wide open. He can heal your heart and any illness, for He is the Perfect Physician.

Mark 1:1-46

This is an overview of the book of Mark. The book is believed to have been written between 60-70 CE by Mark the Evangelist, also known as Saint Mark. It is thought that this book served as a source for writing the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Mark focuses on Jesus' life and death in Jerusalem, where Jesus is portrayed as God's servant, the Messiah, and the son of God. Mark is mentioned in the books of Acts and Colossians. He was a disciple of Peter and an associate or partner of Paul.

This chapter describes Jesus' resurrection just as He had foretold. Despite feeling fear, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were also filled with profound joy upon hearing the angel's announcement of Jesus' resurrection. This joy demonstrates the power of worship, even in the face of fear.

Matthew 27:1-66

In Matthew chapter 27, it is difficult for believers to read how our Lord died a horrific death. However, one thing to understand is that Jesus willingly gave up His life. His life was not taken from Him; He chose to let the will of the Father be fulfilled.

Matthew 26:1-75

In this text, we see Jesus talking about his crucifixion, betrayal, and resurrection, and how his own disciples were going to desert him. Jesus, as God in the flesh, knew what was to come, how his life was going to end, and he did not want his will to be done but the Father's. He experienced human emotions, as he grieved and was distressed, but that did not stop him from completing and fulfilling his mission on earth. Today, I encourage you to actively seek the Father's will for your life and to place your trust in his comprehensive understanding of your journey on earth. He desires our complete trust in his plan, as he knows what is best for us. He guides us with a firm hand, using certain situations to foster our growth and to encourage our submission to his will, as he possesses all knowledge.