The Lord Jesus Christ did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many. In this Gospel, “straightway” is used about 40 times, for a servant does what he is told “immediately.” Are we quick to obey the Word of God?
For the first time in this world’s history, a man appears in whom God is well pleased, perfect in all His ways, words and thoughts. Little wonder that the angelic host breaks out saying, “Glory to God in the highest.”
The disciples were busy at work when the Lord called them to follow Him. Simon and Andrew were casting a net into the sea, and James and John were busy mending their nets. The Lord was busy teaching the multitudes, healing the sick and casting out unclean spirits with authority, and yet He got up very early in the morning to pray. Do we follow such a wonderful example and make time for prayer, or are we too busy?
The Lord never healed people in an unfeeling manner. How often was He moved with compassion towards those who were either infirm or sorrowing, entering into the suffering caused by sin. Do you know of any who came to Jesus for healing and went away disappointed? Here comes a leper, and he knows the Lord can make him clean again, but he doesn’t know if He is willing. He soon finds out and, as a result, tells all he meets about what great things the Lord has done for him. Do we tell others about our Savior?
1. What is the very first thing that Mark wants us to know about who Jesus Christ is? __________ Mark 1:___
2. God the Father said, “Thou art My beloved Son, in whom I am well __________” as the Holy Spirit was like a dove descending upon Him. Mark 1:___
3. Even though we may be busy, it is always good to obey the Lord when He speaks. When Jesus said to Simon and Andrew, “Come ye after Me,” what word describes how quickly they left their nets and followed Jesus? __________ Mark 1:___
4. The people were astonished that the Lord taught with such __________. Later He used that same power to command the unclean spirits. Mark 1:___
5. The leper knew that the Lord had the power to heal him, but he didn’t know if the Lord was willing to heal him. How did Jesus respond that removed all doubt? __________ Mark 1:___