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El final del capítulo uno, Marcos continúa el tema de la sanación y la inminencia de responder en proclamación y servicio. De la misma manera Marcos continúa con la descripción de éste Jesús como el Hijo de Dios. El Hijo de Dios vino a restaurar, a sacudir lo establecido, traer abajo barreras, y brindar acceso, … Continue reading “San Marcos 1:40-45 Comentario por Ruth-Aimée Belonni-Rosario”

Last Sunday’s gospel lesson impressed upon us the scope of Jesus’ ministry and mission, and the power of the good news of His preaching and healing to impact the lives of all who flocked to hear the message of forgiveness and presence of God’s new reign. With today’s lesson there is no relenting in the … Continue reading “Mark 1:40-45 Commentary by James Boyce”

In this short and apparently simple story Jesus is approached by a leper whom he heals. Jesus sends the leper back to receive the certification of the priest as to his being made clean and able to re-enter his community. Like Peter’s mother-in-law in the previous story, this former leper becomes a disciple by “spreading … Continue reading “Mark 1:40-45 Commentary by Sarah Henrich”

Marcos nos deja saber desde el comienzo cuál es el propósito de su evangelio: “Principio del evangelio de Jesucristo, Hijo de Dios.” Desde sus comienzos los lectores se pueden apercibir de que un autor narre la historia del Hijo de Dios. El ser Hijo de Dios tenía unas implicaciones severas y particulares. Marcos quería que … Continue reading “San Marcos 1:29-39 Comentario por Ruth-Aimée Belonni-Rosario”

Me Duele tu Dolor Si hay algo que caracteriza al ser humano es poder expresar no sólo sus pensamientos sino también sus sentimientos. Cuando leemos Mc 1:29-39 encontramos variedad de expresiones de cada una de las personas que el texto va nombrando. Pero hay un hilo que inicia y termina las narraciones de estos versículos. … Continue reading “San Marcos 1:29-39 Comentario por Heydi Tatiana Galarza Mendoza”

Perhaps the special character of the stories in the New Testament lies in the fact that they are not told for themselves, that they are not only about other people, but that they are always about us. They locate us in the very midst of the great story and plot of all time and space, … Continue reading “Mark 1:29-39 Commentary by James Boyce”

This passage is loaded with wonderful possibilities for the preacher. As Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee he has called disciples. In the Capernaum synagogue he healed a man with an unclean spirit by “rebuking” the spirit and calling it out of him. The amazed local folks talk about this new teacher and exorcist everywhere. … Continue reading “Mark 1:29-39 Commentary by Sarah Henrich”

This passage continues the one assigned for last week. As soon as Jesus and his few followers leave the Capernaum synagogue, they enter Simon’s house. There they encounter Simon’s mother-in-law, who lies ill with a fever. Wide-ranging ministry The exorcism occurred in a synagogue, a more public setting than this private home. The exorcism involved … Continue reading “Mark 1:29-39 Commentary by Matt Skinner”

One of the striking things about Mark’s Gospel is that it is not the disciples, first and foremost, who serve to proclaim the Good News; in fact, the disciples are in many ways last to that particular dance-floor. The disciples are often confused, or disbelieving, or slow to understand. There are others, though, whose first … Continue reading “Mark 1:21-45 Commentary by Karl Jacobson”

Luego de haber sido bautizado, tentado y comenzar a formar su grupo de seguidores, Jesús entra en Capernaúm un sábado a aprender e intercambiar conceptos teológicos con el resto de la congregación. A simple vista la escena que nos presenta Marcos parece sencilla y hasta nos da la impresión de que un evento como este … Continue reading “San Marcos 1:21-28 Comentario por Ruth-Aimée Belonni-Rosario”