A theme of Mark 5 is uncleanness. We have a man possessed by unclean spirits, who made him do unseemly things: He lived in tombs surrounded by human death; we’re told that he regularly cut himself and yelled out and that he was unusually strong, able to break out of shackles and chains. His distress could not be contained. When Jesus arrived, the man was drawn to Him and when questioned, the evil spirits controlling the man called themselves Legion, meaning thousands. A Roman Legion was a military unit of up to 6,000 soldiers. The demons begged Jesus not to make them leave the country but instead to allow them to enter a herd of pigs. As pigs were considered unclean animals by the Old Testament law, we see the theme of uncleanness continue.
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Religious Traditions; Mark 6-8
Religious traditions are interesting to consider. On the one hand they can preserve truth and pass it on generation to generation. On the other hand, they can replace the truth they are trying to preserve! When they do this, they become futile. It is all too easy for us to see people devoted to o...
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Rising From the Dead; Mark 9-10
The event of the transfiguration of Christ is still very captivating. I can’t imagine how amazing it would have been to have been there in person! The event itself brings up many questions. Peter, James, and John focused on asking about Elijah and his presence. Was this what the Scribes
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The End of Time; Mark 11-13
The Bible predicts the end of our time here on earth. The way that things are will not go on forever. There will be an end, a judgment, a new creation, and then eternity. Many people reject this concept. They feel that time has always been running in a consistent way and will continue to do so fo...
