Wednesday: 1st-Week in Ordinary Time-Year-C
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Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18: It was essential that he should in this way become
completely like his brothers so that he could be compassionate.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39: He cured many who were suffering from
diseases of one kind or another.
Jesus’ Power and Impact upon Each One: Caring for the Home and the
Individual (1:29-31)
Jesus
Christ cares for the individual and the home. His purpose of coming to earth
was “to seek and to save what was lost” (Lk 19:10). His care, presence and
power are available to any individual who will invite Him into their home. This
glorious truth is demonstrated in Peter’s home.
1. The worship of Jesus brought his
presence (v.29)
2. The presence of Jesus brought hope
to a house (v.30)
3. The presence of Jesus brought
healing and help to a house (v.31)
4. The presence of Jesus brought
devotion and service to a house (v.31)
Jesus Power and Impact upon People in the Streets: Caring for the
Whole World (1:32-34)
The
world is a paradox. It is filled with both good and evil, and this is seen very
clearly at every hand. No matter how much people long for a perfect world, they
discover that their world is desperately sick, a world...
That
is so beautiful, yet so corrupt, love-hate, life-death, desires-deprives many,
plenty-starving, peace-war, health-sick.... etc.
Two
things are desperately needed in a sick world:
i.
Hearing
the Good News that Jesus has the power to help.
ii.
Coming
to Jesus for help. The Son of God has the power to help and solve the problems
of the world which we can’t do it.
1. Jesus was and can be approached at
all hours (v.32)
2. Jesus was and is to be acknowledged
as compassionate (v.32)
3. Jesus did and does have an open
door for all (v.33)
4. Jesus did and will have compassion
(v.34)
a.
He
healed and will heal
b.
He
restrained and will restrain evil spirits
Jesus’ Source of Power and Its Impact: What is the Source of Power
(1:35-39)
Where
does the servant of God get power? This passage reveals in unmistakeable terms
the source of Jesus’ power.
1. Jesus’ sense of prayer (v.35)
a.
When:
Morning-very early, while it was still dark
b.
Where:
Solitary place
c.
Why:
Three reasons
2. Jesus’ sense of a world-wide
mission (v.36-38)
3. Jesus’ faithfulness (v.39)
a.
Preached
everywhere
b.
Healed-cast
out deamons
Thought: God
will continue to give His power to the messenger who continues to be faithful.
He cannot give licence to disobedience. A divided house cannot stand (Mt
12:25-26).
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