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Mark 1:22-28 – Jesus First Makes His Mark in Mark
Saturday’s Sustenance – Jesus’ First Miracle in Mark (Mark 1: 22-28)
Jesus starts teaching in the Synagogue in Caperneaum (Mark 1:21). What amazes these listeners is how Jesus teaches – which is with authority (1:22). Apparently the scribes were always quoting uninspired rabbis; while Jesus sets Himself up as someone who would become quoted!
Suddenly Jesus is interrupted. A man with an demonic spirit shrieks out, “Leave us alone!” Bad spirits can’t stand good preaching!
After Jesus throws out the demon out of the man, the people are impressed again. Not only is Jesus teaching something new, and teaching with authority; Jesus commands a demon, and the demon obeys (1:27). Even Casaer’s armies can’t defeat demons!
Why is this miracle still important for us today? If Jesus can cast out demons, then he can cast away our sins. If Jesus commands a demon and he obeys, then shouldn’t we obey when He commands us? And one more, bad attitudes still can’t stand good preaching.
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