Jesus Heals a Man

(Mark 1.40-45; Luke 5.12-16)

As Jesus came down the mountain, he was followed by large crowds.

Jesus Heals Many People

(Mark 1.29-34; Luke 4.38-41)

Jesus went to the home of Peter, where he found that Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever.

A Storm

(Mark 4.35-41; Luke 8.22-25)

After Jesus left in a boat with his disciples,

Two Men with Demons in Them

(Mark 5.1-20; Luke 8.26-39)

After Jesus had crossed the lake, he came to shore near the town of Gadara and started down the road. Two men with demons in them came to him from the tombs. They were so fierce that no one could travel that way.

Jesus Heals a Man Who Could Not Walk

(Mark 2.1-12; Luke 5.17-26)

Jesus got into a boat and crossed back over to the town where he lived.

Jesus Chooses Matthew

(Mark 2.13-17; Luke 5.27-32)

As Jesus was leaving, he saw a tax collector named Matthew sitting at the place for paying taxes. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Matthew got up and went with him.

People Ask about Going without Eating

(Mark 2.18-22; Luke 5.33-39)

Some followers of John the Baptist came and asked Jesus, “Why do we and the Pharisees often go without eating, while your disciples never do?”

A Dying Girl and a Sick Woman

(Mark 5.21-43; Luke 8.40-56)

While Jesus was still speaking, an official came and knelt in front of him. The man said, “My daughter has just now died! Please come and place your hand on her. Then she will live again.”

Jesus Chooses His Twelve Apostles

(Mark 3.13-19; Luke 6.12-16)

Jesus called together his twelve disciples. He gave them the power to force out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and sickness.

Instructions for the Twelve Apostles

(Mark 6.7-13; Luke 9.1-6)

Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: Stay away from the Gentiles and don't go to any Samaritan town.

Warning about Trouble

(Mark 13.9-13; Luke 21.12-17)

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Rewards

(Mark 9.41)

Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me. And anyone who welcomes me also welcomes the one who sent me.

You people are like children sitting in the market and shouting to each other,

A Question about the Sabbath

(Mark 2.23-28; Luke 6.1-5)

One Sabbath, Jesus and his disciples were walking through some wheat fields. His disciples were hungry and began picking and eating grains of wheat.

A Man with a Paralyzed Hand

(Mark 3.1-6; Luke 6.6-11)

Jesus left and went into one of their synagogues,

Jesus and the Ruler of the Demons

(Mark 3.20-30; Luke 11.14-23; 12.10)

Some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and could not talk because he had a demon in him. Jesus healed the man, and then he was able to talk and see.

A Sign from Heaven

(Mark 8.11,12; Luke 11.29-32)

Some Pharisees and teachers of the Law of Moses said, “Teacher, we want you to show us a sign from heaven.”

Jesus' Mother and Brothers

(Mark 3.31-35; Luke 8.19-21)

While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers came and stood outside because they wanted to talk with him.

A Story about a Farmer

(Mark 4.1-9; Luke 8.4-8)

That same day Jesus left the house and went out beside Lake Galilee, where he sat down to teach.

Why Jesus Used Stories

(Mark 4.10-12; Luke 8.9,10)

Jesus' disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you use stories to speak to the people?”

Jesus Explains the Story about the Farmer

(Mark 4.13-20; Luke 8.11-15)

Now listen to the meaning of the story about the farmer:

Stories about a Mustard Seed and Yeast

(Mark 4.30-32; Luke 13.18-21)

Jesus told them another story: The kingdom of heaven is like what happens when a farmer plants a mustard seed in a field.

The Reason for Teaching with Stories

(Mark 4.33,34)

Jesus used stories when he spoke to the people. In fact, he did not tell them anything without using stories.

The People of Nazareth Turn against Jesus

(Mark 6.1-6; Luke 4.16-30)

When Jesus had finished telling these stories, he left

The Death of John the Baptist

(Mark 6.14-29; Luke 9.7-9)

About this time Herod the ruler heard the news about Jesus