The Gospel of Mark: Healing Simon's Mother-in-law

As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. ~ Mark 1:29-31


As soon as...

At once...

Synonyms for immediately! There it is again. Jesus is again on the move. And on the move quickly. This Jesus just doesn't stand around. This is a Jesus of action. (I've seen an action-figure Jesus doll. Maybe this is the version of Jesus he's based on?)

Not a lot of unnecessary dialogue either for Mark. The action here is what's important. We are only 31 verses in and Jesus has already healed two people.

There is nothing here about the faith of the person being healed. Nothing about the reactions of the disciples.

Only further testament to John's initial prophetic words about the power of the one to come after him.

It is also likely still the Sabbath since Jesus and his disciples went straight away to Simon's house. So another healing on the Sabbath. Another reason tradition will not be happy with him.


Holy God, thank you for the gospel - the good news - of your Son. Open my mind and heart to this good news and enliven me with your Spirit of servanthood that I might share this good news with a world in need. Amen



Engagement Question:


What makes Jesus decide to heal?

 


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