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Power, Authority, and Service in the Gospel of Mark

In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the story of Jesus healing the paralytic to highlight the profound significance of Jesus' authority to forgive sins and heal physically, emphasizing the spiritual over the physical.

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Daily Devotional
October 8, 2024

John 3-5

In John 3-5, Jesus teaches Nicodemus about spiritual rebirth and emphasizes belief in Him for eternal life. Later, He reveals His divine nature through dialogues and miracles, from enlightening a Samaritan woman about living water to healing and teaching openly, which challenges societal norms and religious expectations.

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Daily Devotional
October 7, 2024

Matthew 4:23-25; 8:14-17; Mark 1:21-39; Luke 4:31-44

Jesus commenced His ministry across Galilee, teaching, preaching the gospel, and healing all ailments, which led to widespread acclaim and following from diverse regions. In Capernaum, His authoritative teaching in synagogues and miraculous healings, including casting out demons and curing diseases, astonished and attracted large crowds, affirming His divine authority and fulfilling prophecies.

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October 5, 2024

Matthew 4:1-22; Mark 1:12-20; Luke 4:1-30; 5:1-11; John 1:35-2:12; Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:16-30

Jesus, led by the Spirit into the wilderness, withstands the devil's temptations by affirming His reliance on God's word, after which He begins His ministry in Galilee, calling His first disciples with the promise of transforming them into fishers of people. His teachings and miraculous signs rapidly spread His fame, though He faces rejection in His hometown, Nazareth, where the locals doubt His authority and prophetic status.

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