Mark 2:11
Why does Jesus tell this man to go home? That is, more or less, the point of this statement. What was the reason for that? Could not this man stay and hear the teaching just like everyone else? Well, Jesus knew that the Jewish leaders in attendance were perturbed. They were not going to take this forgiving of sins thing lying down. So, Jesus wanted the man to go home before the Jewish teachers began to give their take on it. He wanted to avoid confusion in this man’s heart. He was protecting him from the doctrines of those who did not understand or accept the truth.
Bible Reading: Luke 22:1-71
Scripture Memory: James 5:14 “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, it is so amazing to know you! You know everything before it ever even happens. All of your plans are perfect because you can plan them out ahead of time. Even the most intelligent of us cannot fathom the depths of your wisdom and understanding. We know that you never make a mistake. May we trust you fully with our lives. You are faithful! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man in the hospital. Pray for a young man with a brain stem injury.
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