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Today’s Reading: Mark 2.
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Mark continues the fast paced overview of Jesus’ ministry. Of interest in this chapter is the anger among the Pharisees and Scribes. Each event recorded here shows Jesus being questioned about his actions.

v1-12. Jesus heals a paralytic. This is a typical account in the style of Mark where faith was required before the miracle occurred. Matthew 9:2-8 Luke 5:18-26

v13-17. Matthew is called. Jesus eats with the Publicans. Publicans were tax collectors, not a very well like crowd of people.

v18-22. Fasting is questioned by John’s followers. Matthew 9:14-17 Luke 5:33-38

v23-27. Jesus and his disciples collect corn on the Sabbath. Matthew 12:1-8 Luke 6:1-5

Review/Study Time

Below are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.

1. Why are the Pharisees getting upset with Jesus?
2. Can you think of other events where Jesus was touched by the faith shown by his followers like the friends of the paralytic showed?
3. What did Jesus mean when he said “They that are whole have no need of a physician…”?
4. What do the garments and wine bottles have to do with the need to fast?

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