A PROPHET IN HIS OWN COUNTRY MARK SIX Mark chapter six continues to trace the personal ministry of Jesus. Jesus went to His home area and He was not received very warmly. He preached in the synagogue on the Sabbath Day and the people were astonished at what He said. The apostles had been with Jesus... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS GAVE THE APOSTLES THEIR ASSIGNMENTS MARK 6:1-13:_ Jesus revisited his boyhood home of Nazareth. He had adopted Capernaum as His home and He did many of His mighty works there. Jesus had lived around and among these people for almost thirty years. They were astonished at His teaching. They ask... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE FATE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST MARK 6:14-29:_ Guilt caused Herod to believe that Jesus was John the Baptist raised from the dead. Many, through the years, have believed the erroneous doctrine of the "transmigration of the soul." Others said He was Elijah or one of the prophets. Herod had married his... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS FED THE FIVE THOUSAND MARK 6:30-44:_ The apostles returned to Jesus and told Him what they had done and what they had taught. He wanted them to have a little time to rest so he took them to a deserted place. With the continual coming of so many people they had not even had time to eat. They s... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS PERFORMED GREAT MIRACLES MARK 6:45-56:_ Jesus sent the disciples across the sea to Bethsaida. He stayed behind to send the multitude away. After He sent them away He went up into a mountain to pray. The boat in which the disciples were was in the middle of the sea and the Savior was still on... [ Continue Reading ]