Ironically in freeing a leper from the isolation of his situation, Jesus’ own freedom to move about is taken away from him. But, this is what we will come to expect from Jesus. He is willing to make our troubles his own.… Read More The Consequences of Compassion
This story is the first time Mark lets us see that not all who seek Jesus are his true followers. Many people follow Jesus for what they can get from him: a show, a miracle, a meal or access to power. We feel this tension even within his closest friends.… Read More Sticky Memory
God planned to use the mother’s womb as his agent to bring redemption into the world. When we come to the opening of the New Testament and we are presented with two mothers, we understand the implications.… Read More The Mothers of Jesus
Jesus’ healing ministry validated that he was the promised Messiah from God, and it also altered societal views on the care of the sick.… Read More Serving the Sick
Places of worship have held unclean spirits before, and they will continue to. We may not be aware of them until the scandal breaks, but Jesus is at work, solving the problem. Jesus does not ask us to place our trust in religious authorities, but in him. … Read More Demons in the Synagogue
Kay Bonikowsky 