“Someone from the crowd answered Him, ‘Teacher, I brought my son to You. He has a spirit that makes him unable to speak. Whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked Your disciples to drive it out, but they couldn’t.’” – Mark 9:17-18 They […]
Read More“I will bring them to My holy mountain and let them rejoice in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be acceptable on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” Isaiah 56:7 Jesus would famously quote this passage as He drove out those who had turned […]
Read More“Then the high priest stood up before them all and questioned Jesus, “Don’t You have an answer to what these men are testifying against You?” But He kept silent and did not answer.” – Mark 14:60-61 Was Jesus intimidated? Clearly not. He would speak up when the question was right. Was Jesus trying to frustrate His […]
Read MoreWhile he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue leader’s house and said, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the teacher anymore?” When Jesus overheard what was said, He told the synagogue leader, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.” Mark 5:35-36 “Only believe.” It is what the Greek grammarians call a present imperative. What that means for the rest […]
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