Jesus Puts Prayer Over Popularity - Mark 1:35-39
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On February 17th you read for your devotions & .
The Employment Point was: Honor God’s Word, trusting Him to supply your needs as you give.
Tonight we are going to look at .
Using F.I.R.E.
Using F.I.R.E.
Pastor Ken created the method of F.I.R.E. in order to understand a passage.
The letter F stands for familiarity.
This is when you read the text and ask questions to better understand the passage. read, ask questions, and become familiar with the passage
The letter I stands for interpretation.
This is when you try to understand the meaning of the text. You answer the questions you asked which interprets the author’s intent for this passage. simply explain the passage
The letter R stands for relationship.
This is when you look to see the relationship of this passage with other passages. how does this single passage relate to it’s context, book, and entire Bible
The letter E stands for employment.
What is the timeless truth in this passage. How can we take that truth and employ it in our everyday lives?how can I employ the timeless truth from this passage?
Books in My Library I Recommend!
Books in My Library I Recommend!
Wiersbe: The Bible Exposition Commentary
Walvoord & Zuck: The Bible Knowledge Commentary
Jeremiah: The Jeremiah Study Bible
MacArthur: MacArthur Study Bible
Tenney: The Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible
Card: Mark - The Gospel Of Passion
Set On F.I.R.E.
Set On F.I.R.E.
We have more time tonight, so try to work through this passage! Feel free to use any resource you want - but if you use a resource simply cite it.
Pastor Kenny’s F.I.R.E.
Pastor Kenny’s F.I.R.E.
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Here are the main questions I had after reading the text.
If this is evening - what did Jesus do that morning? Why did John Mark include this detail? v.32
Who are the “they” in verse 32
Who are the “they” in verse 32
What city is this talking about? v.33
Why does John Mark keep stating the difference between the sick and those possessed? v.34
What city is this talking about? v.33
What’s the importance of not letting the demons speak? v.34
What’s the importance of not letting the demons speak? v.34
What time is “a long while before daylight?” What is John Mark implying? v.35
What’s the importance of “a solitary place?” v.35
If Jesus is God - why does He need to pray? v.35
What is the meaning behind “Everyone is looking for you?” v.37
What is the meaning behind “Everyone is looking for you?” v.37
Why did Jesus leave town when He was so popular? v.38
Why does John Mark tell us 3 different times that Jesus cast out demons? v.32, 34, & 39
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Answering the questions
Q#1. If this is evening - what did Jesus do that morning? Why did John Mark include this detail? v.32
A#1. Jesus went into Capernaum (.) This was the town He lived in (.) He went to the local Synagogue on Saturday with His four disciples. This Synagogue was believed to be the one financed by a Roman Centurion () (see picture.) So what did He do that Sabbath?
He taught in the Synagogue (.)
He cast out a demon in the Synagogue (which caused His fame to spread)(.)
He left the Synagogue and went to Peter’s house (.)
He healed Peter’s mother in law (He removed her fever) (.)
John Mark wanted to show the busy day Jesus had. All of these events lead up to our passage - He had a busy day!
Note. Peter was a married man ()
Q#2. Who are the “they” in verse 32
Q#2. Who are the “they” in verse 32
A#2. It appears to be the town people of Capernaum. This makes more sense than the disciples seeking out all the sick and demon possessed people in the town. It looks like the town-folk heard about Jesus in the Synagogue, and perhaps even from Peter’s healed Mother-in-Law, and so they brought all the sick and possessed people to Jesus. NOTE. The Sabbath ended when the sun set, so the people were waiting all day for the Sabbath to be over so that they could flock to Jesus and not accidentally break any of the Pharisees rules. That is why they all come when the sun had set!
Here are the rules imposed on the people define in Mishnah Tractate Shabbat. The [number of] principal Melakhot [work] is forty minus one. [The forbidden Melakhot are]: Sowing, plowing, reaping, binding sheaves, threshing, winnowing, sorting, grinding, sifting, kneading, baking, shearing wool, whitening it, combing it, dyeing it, spinning, weaving, making two loops, weaving two threads, separating two threads, tying [a knot], untying [a knot], sewing two stitches, tearing for the purpose of sewing two stitches, hunting a deer, slaughtering it, skinning it, salting it, curing its hide, scraping it, cutting it, writing two letters, erasing for the purpose of writing two letters, building, demolishing, extinguishing a flame, lighting a flame, striking with a hammer, carrying from one domain to another. These are the principal Melakhot - [they number] forty minus one. - Mishnah Tractate Shabbat 7:2
Here are the rules imposed on the people define in Mishnah Tractate Shabbat. The [number of] principal Melakhot [work] is forty minus one. [The forbidden Melakhot are]: Sowing, plowing, reaping, binding sheaves, threshing, winnowing, sorting, grinding, sifting, kneading, baking, shearing wool, whitening it, combing it, dyeing it, spinning, weaving, making two loops, weaving two threads, separating two threads, tying [a knot], untying [a knot], sewing two stitches, tearing for the purpose of sewing two stitches, hunting a deer, slaughtering it, skinning it, salting it, curing its hide, scraping it, cutting it, writing two letters, erasing for the purpose of writing two letters, building, demolishing, extinguishing a flame, lighting a flame, striking with a hammer, carrying from one domain to another. These are the principal Melakhot - [they number] forty minus one.
- Mishnah Tractate Shabbat 7:2
Q#3. What city is this talking about? v.33
A#3. From the context it is talking about the city of Capernaum. Therefore, the whole city of Capernaum had come to Peter’s house to hear Jesus teach (.)
Wiersbe writes,
“The Greek verb indicates that they “kept on bringing” people to Him, so that He must have gone to sleep at a very late hour.”
Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 113). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
I love how Robertson describe this moment in time,
“Mark alone mentions this vivid detail. He is seeing with Peter’s eyes again. Peter no doubt watched the beautiful scene with pride and gratitude as Jesus stood in the door and healed the great crowds in the glory of that sunset. He loved to tell it afterwards.”
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Mark alone mentions this vivid detail. He is seeing with Peter’s eyes again. Peter no doubt watched the beautiful scene with pride and gratitude as Jesus stood in the door and healed the great crowds in the glory of that sunset. He loved to tell it afterwards.
Robertson, A. T. (1933). Word Pictures in the New Testament (). Nashville, TN: Broadman Press.Relationship
Q#4. Why does John Mark keep stating the difference between the sick and those possessed? v.34
A#4. Mark wants to make it clear that there is a difference between being sick and being demon possessed. There are some Biblical cases in which a demon caused a physical disorders such as the mute man in . However, notice that with sickness, Jesus often touches the individual whereas with demons he speaks to them and rebukes them.
Schnabel writes,
“Mark maintains the distinction between people who have a physical illness which Jesus heals (therapeuō), often with touch, and people who are possessed by demons which are cast out (daimonia ekballō), accomplished by a word of command (cf. ; ).”
Q#5. What’s the importance of not letting the demons speak? v.34
Schnabel, E. J. (2017). Mark: An Introduction and Commentary. (E. J. Schnabel, Ed.) (Vol. 2, p. 60). London: Inter-Varsity Press.
Q#5. What’s the importance of not letting the demons speak? v.34
A#5. The demons knew who Jesus was. After all, He was the one who created them (.) We see how demons recognize Jesus throughout the book of Mark. In , before they asked to be cast into the pigs they call Jesus the “The Holy One of God.” In , all the demons cried out when they came into Jesus presence and yelled “You are the Son of God.” Also, in , the demon cried in terror “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me.” builds on by adding, “You are the Christ, the Son of God!”
MacArthur writes,
Schnabel, E. J. (2017). Mark: An Introduction and Commentary. (E. J. Schnabel, Ed.) (Vol. 2, p. 60). London: Inter-Varsity Press.
“Jesus always rebuked demons for their testimonies about Him. He wanted His teaching and actions, not the impure words of demons, to proclaim who He was.” MacArthur adds, “Jesus wanted no testimony to the truth from the demonic realm to fuel charges that he was in league with Satan (cf. ; ).”
Jesus wanted no testimony to the truth from the demonic realm to fuel charges that he was in league with Satan (cf. 3:22; ).
MacArthur, J., Jr. (Ed.). (1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed., p. 1464). Nashville, TN: Word Pub.
MacArthur, J., Jr. (Ed.). (1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed., p. 1459). Nashville, TN: Word Pub.
Q#6. What time is “a long while before daylight?” What is John Mark implying? v.35
A#6. According to Robertson,
“The word πρῳ [prōi] in Mark means the last watch of the night from three to six a.m. Ἐννυχα λιαν [Ennucha lian] means in the early part of the watch while it was still a bit dark (cf. λιαν πρῳ [lian prōi]).”
The word πρῳ [prōi] in Mark means the last watch of the night from three to six a.m. Ἐννυχα λιαν [Ennucha lian] means in the early part of the watch while it was still a bit dark (cf. λιαν πρῳ [lian prōi]).
Robertson, A. T. (1933). Word Pictures in the New Testament (). Nashville, TN: Broadman Press.
This means that Jesus had a busy day, yet got up around 3 to 4 am to pray! This shows us the importance of prayer!
Q#7. What’s the importance of “a solitary place?” v.35
Q#7. What’s the importance of “a solitary place?” v.35
A#7. See chart to understand the word.
It shows that Jesus wanted to be uninterrupted and alone as He prayed.
Q#8. If Jesus is God - why does He need to pray? v.35
Q#8. If Jesus is God - why does He need to pray? v.35
A#8. Zuck Writes,
“Mark selectively portrayed Jesus at prayer on three crucial occasions, each in a setting of darkness and aloneness: near the beginning of his account (v. 35), near the middle (6:46), and near the end (14:32–42). All three were occasions when He was faced with the possibility of achieving His messianic mission in a more attractive, less costly way. But in each case He gained strength through prayer.”
Grassmick, J. D. (1985). Mark. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 110). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
Philippians 2:5–11
5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Keith Green sings in His song - Until That Final Day
My flesh is tired of seeking God
But on my knees I'll stay
I want to be a pleasing child
Until that final day
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Q#9. What is the meaning behind “Everyone is looking for you?” v.37
Q#9. What is the meaning behind “Everyone is looking for you?” v.37
A#9. The literal meaning behind “looking for Him” means “hunting down.” The people along with the Disciples went hunting to find Jesus.
Just imagine the setting! The people had been healed by Jesus the day before at Peter’s house. They all went home excited! The next morning came and they gathered outside Peter’s house. They were all waiting to see Jesus appear. However, Peter, not Jesus came out of the house and said that His Master was not there!!! The people were shocked, so the disciple said they will go and find Him!
Q#10. Why did Jesus leave town when He was so popular? v.38
A#10. Jesus knew that people in His town viewed Him more as a miracle worker than a teacher. He knew from the Father it was time to go!
Wessel writes,
Jesus’ reply shows that he feared his healings and exorcisms were hindrances to understanding who he really was. The people of Capernaum were interested in him as a popular miracle-worker only. So Jesus suggests that they move on to other villages that he might “preach there also” (v. 38). His coming into the world was more to proclaim God’s Good News and all that was involved in discipleship and suffering than to be a popular miracle-worker.
Wessel, W. W. (1984). Mark. In F. E. Gaebelein (Ed.), The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Matthew, Mark, Luke (Vol. 8, p. 629). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.
Q#11. Why does John Mark tell us 3 different times that Jesus cast out demons? v.32, 34, & 39
Q#11. Why does John Mark tell us 3 different times that Jesus cast out demons? v.32, 34, & 39
A#11. It is showing Jesus’ authority over everything, including demons!
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Jesus has power and authority over everything! says,
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22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
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20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
Most of the context and relationship was covered in the steps above. However, the simple context is that Jesus is a “rising star” in His Hometown, yet He puts the Father’s will above His own. John would write,
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38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
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Following The Father’s Will via Prayer Will Kept You From The Enticing Dangers!
Read The Story One More Time To Understand It.
29 Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. 31 So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them. 32 At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him. 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” 39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.
29 Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. 31 So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them. 32 At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him. 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” 39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.
32 At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him. 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” 39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.
35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” 39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.
35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” 39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.
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35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” 39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.
35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” 39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.