Mark's record contains many references to miracles performed by Jesus. Some people try to dismiss miracles as impossible or unnecessary. A little thought, however, shows just how important the miracles are.
Miracles have been different for different ages in history:
Miracles are acts performed by God in the affairs of men in order to bring them to faith or to warn them of judgment to come. They were evidence that God was at work in the prophets and in Jesus.
| SUNDAY
Mark 10 |
Jesus came to redeem men and women by his superlative life (verses 43-45). "Son of David" (verse 47) was the title of the Messiah. See God's promise in 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 9:6-7. |
| MONDAY
Mark 11 |
Jesus came to Jerusalem for the last week of his life. The fig tree (verses 12-14) was a symbol for the nation of Israel and the action of Jesus significant. See also Mark 13: 28-29. |
| TUESDAY
Mark 12 |
"The God of Abraham" (verse 26) is another echo from Exodus 3:6 which we read last week. |
| WEDNESDAY
Mark 13 |
Verse 33. "Take heed, watch and pray" is good advice for us, when Christ's coming may be near. |
| THURSDAY
Mark 14 |
The breaking of bread looks forward to the coming Kingdom (verse 25). Note Peter's fear (verses 66-71). Compare this with Acts 4:31. Only the fact of the risen Christ could account for such a change! |
| FRIDAY
Mark 15 |
If the manner of Jesus at his death showed he was the Son of God (verse 39) how much more would his resurrection prove it! |
| SATURDAY
Mark 16 |
The greatest morning in all of history! Jesus IS Son of God, the Saviour and coming King. Baptism should follow belief of this gospel (verses 15-16). |