Mark 1:29-34

1. Position yourself to hear God

2. Pore over the passage and paraphrase the main points

3. Pull out the spiritual principles

4. Pose the question

5. Plan obedience and pin down a date

Mark 1:29-39New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Heals Many

29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.

32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

Jesus Prays in a Solitary Place

35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”

38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” 39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

Paraphrase

• Simon’s mother in law was sick and Jesus healed her
• The whole city came to Jesus and He healed many including those who were demon possessed – He didn’t allow the demons to speak
• Rising early Jesus went out into the wilderness and spent time with His father before preaching to more people and healing them

Principles

• Jesus is personal with people and He gets involved.
• Jesus was in complete control when healing people and the demons had no authority
• Jesus ministered to many but He knew when to stop and spend time with His Heavenly Father

Questions

• Do I truly believe that Jesus is personal to me?
• Do I try and help Jesus when He has complete authority over all things?
• Am I running on empty because I haven’t followed Jesus example of spending time with the Father

Plan

• Develop a strong prayer life, pray scripture.