Introducing Jesus

Mark Chapter 1

Paul, Beth, Dad and I have been plugging away at family devotions by ourselves. We just finished a summer study of the Kings of Israel and now are doing the book of Mark. If you want to read along, I will try to be consistent and share what dad points out from our reading. We have been praying mostly for you guys, Paul's "calling", people at church, and our missionary friends.

Verse 10 mentions that when Jesus was baptized, the Spirit came upon Him like a dove. Dad made the connection to the dove being sent out from the ark.

Isn't it neat how Jesus called brothers to be disciples? I can see that our boys have a really special relationship. May you be able to stay close friends all of your lives.

We counted how many times the word "immediately" appears in chapter one and got 5 I think. Mark likes to write with this adverb.

And lastly we talked about the leper being cleansed and shared some reasons why he might have told people after being asked by Jesus not to tell anyone.


I will try to be more consistent with this blog for the fall at least!