Daily Archives: May 20, 2015

THE DEMANDING CROWDS Mk. 6:53-56 When they had crossed over and reached land they came to Gennesareth, and moored the boat there. When they had disembarked from the boat the people immediately recognized him; and they ran all over that … Continue reading →

THE CONQUEST OF THE STORM Mk. 6:45-52 Immediately he made the disciples embark on the boat and go across ahead to Bethsaida while he sent the crowd away. When he had taken leave of them, he went away into a … Continue reading →

LITTLE IS MUCH IN THE HANDS OF JESUS Mk. 6:35-44 When it was now late the disciples came to Jesus. “The place,” they said, “is lonely, and it is now late. Send them away that they may go into the … Continue reading →

THE PATHOS OF THE CROWD Mk. 6:30-34 The apostles came together again to Jesus, and they told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come you by yourselves into a lonely place, and rest for … Continue reading →

AN EVIL WOMAN’S REVENGE Mk. 6:16-29 But when Herod heard about it, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded, risen from the dead.” For Herod had sent and seized John and had bound him in prison because of the … Continue reading →

THREE VERDICTS ON JESUS Mk. 6:14-15 King Herod heard about Jesus, for his name was known everywhere. He said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead. That is why these wonderful powers work through him.” Others said, “It is … Continue reading →

THE MESSAGE AND THE MERCY OF THE KING Mk. 6:12-13 So they went out and heralded forth the summons to repentance; and they cast out many demons, and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. Here in brief … Continue reading →

HERALDS OF THE KING Mk. 6:7-11 Jesus called The Twelve to him and he began to send them out in twos. He gave them power over unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for the road except a staff. … Continue reading →

WITHOUT HONOUR IN HIS OWN COUNTRY Mk. 6:1-6 Jesus left there and came into his own native place, and his disciples went with him. When the Sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue. Many, as they listened, were … Continue reading →

THE DIFFERENCE FAITH MAKES Mk. 5:40-43 But he put them all out, and he took with him the father of the little girl, and the mother and his own friends, and went into the room where the little girl was. … Continue reading →

DESPAIR AND HOPE Mk. 5:35-39 While he was still speaking, messages came from the household of the ruler of the synagogue. “Your daughter,” they said, “has died. Why trouble the teacher any more?” Jesus overheard this message being given. He … Continue reading →

THE COST OF HEALING Mk. 5:30-34 Jesus was well aware in himself that the power which issued from him had gone out of him; and immediately, in the middle of the crowd, he turned and said: “Who touched my clothes?” … Continue reading →

A SUFFERER’S LAST HOPE Mk. 5:25-29 Now there was a woman who was suffering from a haemorrhage which had lasted for twelve years. She had gone through many things at the hands of many doctors; she had spent everything she … Continue reading →