Mark 1:29-34 · Jesus Heals Many

29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.

32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

The Healing Of Simon Peter's Mother-In-Law
Mark 1:29-34
Drama
by Dallas A. Brauninger
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WHAT'S HAPPENING

The Gospel called Mark wants to set a tone of direct action and quick response in this story. Mark shows an absence of dragging feet and suggests a sense of urgency. Jesus gets things done. From Mark's perspective, whatever happens around Jesus, the response is always immediate. "Immediately" is a favorite action word in the first chapter of Mark. After the baptism of Jesus, the Spirit immediately drives him out into the wilderness (Mark 1:12). When Jesus calls Simon and Andrew to be disciples, they immediately leave their nets to follow him (verse 18). Going a little farther, Jesus sees James and John. He immediately calls them (verse 20). When Jesus touches the leper and repeats the healing formula, immediately the leprosy leaves the sufferer (verse 42).

In the present…

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