Jesus fed 4000 men with 7 loaves and some fish with leftovers. Jesus wanted everyone to understand that God would take care of all their needs. In another town, the Pharisees wanted a miraculous sign to prove Jesus was who He said He was. He told them no sign would be given to them, got back into the boat and left. The disciples had forgotten the bread except for one loaf, and when Jesus told them to be careful, watch for the yeast of the Pharisees, the disciples thought it was because of the bread, but Jesus was talking about God’s promises. In Bethsaida, Jesus healed a blind man by spitting on the man’s eyes, then putting His hands on them. The man could see, but not well, so Jesus put His hands on the man’s eyes again, then he could see clearly. As Jesus and the disciples were walking to another town, Jesus asked them who people said He was. The disciples told Him people thought He was John the Baptist or Elijah or one of the prophets. Jesus asked them who they thought He was. Peter said “You are the Christ.” (Mark 8:29) He warned them not to tell anyone about Him. Jesus began to teach them that He must suffer many things, be rejected and killed. Peter didn’t like what Jesus said and criticized Him. Jesus told him “Get away from me Satan,” and, “Your thoughts don’t come from God but from man!” (Mark 8:33) Then Jesus told the crowd that if they wanted to come with Him, they must forget their old lives and take up a new life.
Six days later Jesus took Peter, James and John up to a high mountain. They watched Jesus be glorified or transfigured. Later, Jesus cast an evil spirit out of a boy. None of the disciples could do it, and they asked Jesus how He did it. He told them that the only thing that works for that kind of evil is prayer. Jesus told the disciples again about the death of the Son of Man and on the third day He would rise to life, but they didn't understand. Jesus asked His disciples what they had been arguing about while they were traveling. Nobody answered Jesus because they had argued about who was greatest. He told them whoever wants to come first must be a servant to everyone else. He brought a little child who was near closer to Him and told them "Whoever welcomes in my name one of these children, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes not only me but also the one who sent me." (Mark 9:37) Jesus told the disciples that anyone who is not against them is for them, so let people help. Jesus told them to never cause a little child to lose faith in Him. Jesus said, "Have the salt of friendship among yourselves, and live in peace with one another."
The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus regarding the law of divorce. Jesus explained that this law was for men, but God had a different desire for the way a marriage should be. Man shouldn't tamper with the things God has done.
Tomorrow read Mark 10:13-12:12
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